Updated February 8, 2018 9 Monthly Contributions Na! Salamat nakinig ang Philhealth Sa October 1, 2018 na effective ang 9-within-12-months na rule! Siguro maraming nagreklamo sa biglaang announcement ng 9-within-12-months, so Philhealth moved the effectivity from January 1, 2018 to October 1, 2018 para members will have time to adjust…na dapat naman. Ano ang […]
Philhealth Benefits for Normal Delivery, Cesarean Section (CS), Prenatal, Newborn Care
Updated June 4, 2016 If you give birth in a HOSPITAL and if it’s Normal Delivery: Benefit is 5,000 pesos (3,000 pesos for hospital expenses and 2,000 pesos for your doctor) If it’s Cesarean Section (CS), it should be in a HOSPITAL: Benefit is 19,000 pesos (11,400 pesos for hospital expenses and 7,600 pesos […]
Philhealth Coverage for Hemodialysis
Updated January 7, 2017 The Philhealth coverage amount for hemodialysis has been reduced to 2,600 pesos per session, effective September 2015. But the number of hemodialysis sessions covered per year has been increased from 45 sessions per year to 90 sessions per year. Hemodialysis procedure (Code 90935) Total coverage amount: 2,600 pesos No. of sessions covered […]
Philhealth Deduction for Cesarean Section (CS)
Question: Why was my Philhealth Deduction for my Cesarean Section operation only 11,600 pesos? Philhealth says my Case Rate coverage should be 19,000 pesos. Answer: The coverage amount of 19,000 pesos for Cesarean Section is further allocated as: 11,600 pesos for hospital cost 7,400 pesos for professional fee (PF) or doctor’s fee The hospital […]
No More Direct Filing with Philhealth
Philhealth claims for hospitalizations after March 21, 2014 shall NO LONGER be accepted DIRECTLY FROM MEMBERS. No more direct filing by members at a Philhealth branch. Upon admission, ask your hospital their Philhealth requirements and submission deadline. Submit your Philhealth papers while you are confined, at least 1 day before discharge. The hospital will deduct Philhealth […]
Single Mother Under 21 Must be Philhealth Member
If you are a single mother under 21 years of age, you need to register as a Philhealth member. The Section 10, Rule II, Title III, page 26 of the National Insurance Act of 2013 says: Section 10. Emancipated Individual or Single Parent Any person below 21 years of age, married or unmarried but […]
Braces in the Philippines — How Much?
The cost of braces in the Philippines varies from dentist to dentist and from dental clinic to dental clinic. My daughter has been wearing braces since last year, and I’m not satisfied with the work and how the dentist is handling the process. A big part of the cause of the dissatisfaction is scheduling, as […]
Philhealth Payment Deadlines for the Informal Sector
For voluntary and self-employed Philhealth members, here are your Philhealth payment deadlines: MONTHLY If you are paying your Philhealth contribution monthly, your payment deadline is the LAST WORKING DAY of the Month QUARTERLY If you are paying quarterly, your payment deadline is the LAST WORKING DAY of the Quarter. SEMI-ANNUALLY If you are paying semi-annually (for […]
Philhealth Coverage for Hemorrhoidectomy — Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids. How much is Philhealth coverage for hemorrhoidectomy? Total coverage is 12,120 For the doctor’s professional fee: 6,720 For hospital costs: 5,400 Any of the following type of hermorrhoidectomy is covered: . By simple ligature (example, by rubber band) . Excision of external hemorrhoid tags and/or multiple papillae […]
Philhealth Coverage for Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation or irritation of the stomach’s lining. There are 3 types of Philhealth coverages: 6,000 pesos 6,100 pesos 12,800 pesos Philhealth deduction or coverage for the following is 6,000 pesos (1,800 for PF; 4,200 for hospital costs) Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis; Eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis Philhealth coverage for the following […]
Philhealh-Accredited Eye Clinics in Laguna for Cataract Surgery
Here’s a list of Philhealth-accredited eye clinics in Laguna for cataract surgery. LAGUNA Aspac Eye Laser and SurgiCenter Inc. C. Morales Commercial Complex Old National Highway, San Antonio Binan, Laguna Phone no.: 02-6978855 / 049-511-8527 Email: [email protected] Calamba Vision Enhancement Center Inc. Milan Prestige Bldg., Ground Floor National Hiway, Halang Calamba, Laguna Phone no.: 049-5083905 […]
Philhealth-Accredited Eye Clinics in Bicol for Cataract Surgery
There are two Philhealth-accredited eye clinics in Bicol: Legazpi Eye Center Landco Business Park, Capantawan Legazpi City Albay Phone no.: 052-4806221 Email: [email protected] Catanduanes Eye Center Gogon, Sirangan, Virac Catanduanes Phone no.: 09994347370 Email: [email protected] Philhealth coverage for cataract removal or cataract surgery for one eye is 16,000 pesos. This includes the cost of the intraocular […]
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