Senator Loren Legarda expresses concerns over the implementation of PhilHealth's recent benefit package increases, calling for transparency and clarity to build trust among members.
Senator Loren Legarda is concerned about the implementation of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) recent benefit package increases. While welcoming the reforms, Legarda emphasizes the need for effective implementation by PhilHealth. She highlights the lack of clarity regarding which cases will be covered and the allocated amounts, leading to uncertainty and a lack of trust among members. Legarda calls for strict and transparent implementation to address this issue.
She points out that many Filipinos, despite having PhilHealth coverage, feel insecure about seeking hospital treatment due to the often-unidentified and insufficient coverage amounts. This results in high out-of-pocket expenses and forces patients to rely on alternative assistance programs or loans. Legarda argues that PhilHealth's success should be measured by patient confidence in seeking treatment and knowing that their needs will be met. She stresses that true universal healthcare requires sufficient and certain coverage
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