JV Ejercito eyes hearing on UHC Law implementation

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JV Ejercito eyes hearing on UHC Law implementation
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Senator JV Ejercito announced on Sunday that he would push for an oversight committee hearing to assess the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act , citing potential lapses in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s role.Ejercito, the principal sponsor and author of the UHC Act, expressed concern over PhilHealth’s failure to fully implement the law.Many beneficiaries reportedly still faced challenges accessing affordable primary healthcare services.

It expands coverage to include free consultation fees, laboratory tests, and diagnostic services, ensuring equitable access to affordable and quality healthcare.However, Ejercito expressed apprehension that the lack of subsidy could hinder the law’s effective implementation.“Admittedly, syempre ako ay nag-aalala diyan dahil baka may question dahil sa Sin Tax Law 'yung magiging question diyan, ‘yung legality dahil earmark 'yan for PhilHealth for the beneficiaries.

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