Solons receive flak after OK of Philhealth’s zero budget

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LAWMAKERS who decided to deny budgetary support to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth) next year received indignation from groups that said the move reflects government’s neglect of senior citizens, persons with disabilities and vulnerable Filipinos.

Poe’s argument of PhilHealth having “excess funds” worth P600 billion is “deceptive,” the AER said, adding that PhilHealth’s reserve funds are insufficient to pay its insurance contract liabilities.“The passage of the bicameral bill will compel the Filipino people to once again go to the Supreme Court and seek redress for the violations of Congress,” the AER added.

There is also a provision in the UHC Act that premium subsidy from indirect contributors shall be included annually in the General Appropriations Act.“Paano mag-bebenefit ang mga pasyente kung zero ang budget ng PhilHealth? ,” he asked.

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Author / Journalist: Reine Juvierre S. Alberto

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: Philippines

Topics: Dapat Zero Committee Budget Billion Contributors Philhealth Funding Health Report Para

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Published On: 2024-12-12 @ 16:12:57 (10 hours ago)

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