Updated February 8, 2018 9 Monthly Contributions Na ang Philhealth eligibility requirement! Starting October 1, 2018, required na ang payment for 9 months within the past 12 months. Ano ang gagawin ng mga na-deny ang Philhealth claims in January 2018 dahil na-apply agad ang 9-within-12 months na rule? Request for your Philhealth documents from […]
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 Maternity Coverage for Women About to Give Birth
If you are pregnant or malapit ka nang manganak, pero hindi ka pa qualified to avail of Philhealth maternity benefit, kasi late ka na sa pagbayad at lagpas ka na sa payment deadline, puede ka pang maka-avail of Philhealth maternity coverage under the Women About to Give Birth Program. Ang gawin mo lang is to […]
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 […]
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