In the light of devastation brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, President Ferdinand Marcos signed Proclamation No. 84 declaring Calabarzon, Bicol, Western Visayas and the Bangsamoro ARMM under the state of calamity for six months. Know more:
In the light of devastation brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng , President Ferdinand Marcos signed Proclamation No. 84 declaring Calabarzon, Bicol, Western Visayas and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao under the state of calamity for six months.
In response to the declaration of state of calamity by the President, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is extending various special privileges to affected members, employers and healthcare facilities to ensure continuous provision of health care services to all Filipinos adversely affected by fortuitous events.
In its PhilHealth Circular 2020-0007, special privileges are granted by ensuring “continuous access to PhilHealth benefits and substantial aid to Health Care Institutions in rebuilding their critically damaged health care system”, provided that a declaration of state of calamity is issued by competent authorities.
Affected members are granted exemption from the 45-day benefit limit and single period of confinement rule, as well as coverage even for confinements under 24 hours. The deadline for the payment of contributions for self-paying members shall likewise be extended to provide greater financial flexibility.
Affected health care providers are requested to send a letter request to the concerned PhilHealth Regional Office for the application of the said policy.
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