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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

The Promise of Universal Health Care in the Philippines

President Duterte has certified the Universal Health Coverage measure as urgent. This promises to usher in better health and free hospital coverage for Filipinos. The Philippines currently has a hybrid healthcare system called Philhealth, where the government entity under the National Health Insurance Program gives out medical insurance for medical coverage. The current system does not cover all Filipinos. Coverage depends on several factors including economic status.

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A proposed law in the Senate aims to enhance and rename the National Health Insurance Program, established by Republic Act 7875 or the National Health Insurance Act of 2013, into the National Health Security Program, as a mechanism for citizens to gain financial access to health services. This will reorganize the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) into the Philippine Health Security Corporation, which will serve as the national purchaser of health services.

The House of Representatives already passed House Bill 5784, also known as the “Universal Health Coverage Act.” Three versions in the Senate have also been passed: Senate Bills 1458, 1673, and 1714. If all goes well, we could very well see the first steps toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by next year, with several key components up and running by the end of the Duterte administration.

So what is the promise of UHC for Filipinos?

The new proposal aims to fill in the many health care gaps in the current system. A large portion of the population remains uncovered in PhilHealth. UHC proposes the automatic inclusion of every Filipino into the National Health Security Program.

Many medical services are not available or covered in the current insurance packages. Under UHC, all medical services are considered covered by default, unless specified otherwise. Only selected procedures will not be included.

Additionally, the level of coverage provided in the current system is not always sufficient to cover the medical expense of some major health care cases. UHC reorients the health system toward primary care and service delivery networks. Every Filipino will be assigned a primary care provider, who serves as the first point of contact in the health system and addresses general health needs. It also proposes to vastly expand the financing of health services.

Once enacted into law, the UHC will guarantee the right to health by providing primary care to all Filipinos including free medicine for all.

Where to Pay Philhealth Insurance Premium and How to Verify Membership?

What Sort Of Help Senior Citizens Could Get From The Government?

As humans, everybody ages and become weak. As old age often associated with health issues like slowing metabolism, deteriorating immune system and other illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis among others, people at their retirement age also known as senior citizens need help especially on their medical needs. Even Filipinos who work overseas (OFW) will also eventually come to their retirement and head home for good. The Philippine government has provided services for the senior citizens in forms of privileges and cash assistance through SSS, GSIS, Philhealth etc. What sort of help could our senior citizens get from the government and how to claim it? Advertisement Sponsored Links According to Attorney Romulo Macalintal, a senior citizens right advocate, all senior citizens are automatically considered as a Philhealth member under the law even without being registered. It means that those who are 60 years old and above can enjoy privileges and discounts from Philhealth like the regular members enjoy. Although they can avail these privileges just by showing a government-issued identification card such as SSS, TIN, passport, drivers license etc provided that the name photo and birth date appear in the card, it is also better that the senior citizens should also register at the agency to avail hospitalization benefits and their 20% discount on medicine. The premium contributions of the Senior Citizen will be provided by the government from the proceeds of the Sin Tax Law or Republic Act No. 10351. Also Read:Things you need to know about Senior Citizen benefits How can the Senior Citizens Avail this benefit? In hospitals with installed HCI Portal, Senior Citizens only need to present their senior citizen card, MDR or any accepted proof of identity and age. The Hospital shall print a PhilHealth Benefit Eligibility Form (PBEF). A PBEF that says â€œYESâ€ means that the patient is entitled to the benefits and shall serve as a basis for automatic deduction. In case the hospital has no HCI portal installed, or the PBEF says â€œNOâ€, or the senior citizen was not able to enroll before discharge, the following should be attached to the usual claim documents: a. duly accomplished PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF); and b. an acceptable proof of status as a senior citizen, including but not limited to the Senior Citizens' Identification Card. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?

Philhealth To Increase Contribution For Employed Members

A new round of increase in Philhealth contribution of employed members awaits as the new year approaches. According to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the adjustment is to be made to sustain the government's National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). Rosario Suyom, chief of PhilHealth health care delivery management division said that the increase will be at 2.75%, .25% higher than the present rate of 2.5%.A new round of increase in Philhealth contribution of employed members awaits as the new year approaches. According to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the adjustment is to be made to sustain the government's National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). Rosario Suyom, chief of PhilHealth health care delivery management division said that the increase will be at 2.75%, .25% higher than the present rate of 2.5%. The amount is computed straight based on the monthly basic salary, with pay ranging from PHP10,000 to PHP40,000. The amount is equally shared by workers and their employers. Sponsored Links Under the new adjustment, employees earning P10,000 and below will pay a monthly premium of P275. Those with monthly salaries of above P10,000 up to P40,000, the health insurance premium ranges from PHP275 to PHP 1,099. Those employed with monthly pay of PHP40,000 an above will have to pay PHP1,100 to avail the government health insurance program. Additional funds generated from higher premium will be used to finance senior citizens benefits, expansion of Z-benefits for catastrophic illness, primary care benefits coverage of non-indigent members, and enhanced case rates. Categorized as employed members are those with formal contracts and fixed terms of employment including workers in the government and private sector, whose premium contribution payments are equally shared by the employee and the management. PhilHealth emphasized that it needs the support of all its members in order to achieve its mandate to provide social health insurance coverage to all Filipinos and to sustain the NHIP. In 2016, PhilHealth paid P101 billion for the benefit expenses of its members and collected P103.7 billion in premium contributions. In Eastern Visayas alone, the state-run corporation is eyeing to pay P4 billion in health benefits his year. Source: PTV News The amount is computed straight based on the monthly basic salary, with pay ranging from PHP10,000 to PHP40,000. The amount is equally shared by workers and their employers. Sponsored Links A new round of increase in Philhealth contribution of employed members awaits as the new year approaches. According to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the adjustment is to be made to sustain the government's National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). Rosario Suyom, chief of PhilHealth health care delivery management division said that the increase will be at 2.75%, .25% higher than the present rate of 2.5%. The amount is computed straight based on the monthly basic salary, with pay ranging from PHP10,000 to PHP40,000. The amount is equally shared by workers and their employers. Sponsored Links Under the new adjustment, employees earning P10,000 and below will pay a monthly premium of P275. Those with monthly salaries of above P10,000 up to P40,000, the health insurance premium ranges from PHP275 to PHP 1,099. Those employed with monthly pay of PHP40,000 an above will have to pay PHP1,100 to avail the government health insurance program. Additional funds generated from higher premium will be used to finance senior citizens benefits, expansion of Z-benefits for catastrophic illness, primary care benefits coverage of non-indigent members, and enhanced case rates. Categorized as employed members are those with formal contracts and fixed terms of employment including workers in the government and private sector, whose premium contribution payments are equally shared by the employee and the management. PhilHealth emphasized that it needs the support of all its members in order to achieve its mandate to provide social health insurance coverage to all Filipinos and to sustain the NHIP. In 2016, PhilHealth paid P101 billion for the benefit expenses of its members and collected P103.7 billion in premium contributions. In Eastern Visayas alone, the state-run corporation is eyeing to pay P4 billion in health benefits his year. Source: PTV News Under the new adjustment, employees earning P10,000 and below will pay a monthly premium of P275. Those with monthly salaries of above P10,000 up to P40,000, the health insurance premium ranges from PHP275 to PHP 1,099. Employees earning a monthly pay of PHP40,000 an above will have to pay PHP1,100 to avail the government health insurance program. Additional funds generated from higher premium will be used to finance senior citizens benefits, expansion of Z-benefits for catastrophic illness, primary care benefits coverage of non-indigent members, and enhanced case rates. Included in employed members category are those with formal contracts and fixed terms of employment including workers in the government and private sector, whose premium contribution payments are equally shared by the employee and the management. PhilHealth emphasized that it needs the support of all its members in order to achieve its mandate to provide social health insurance coverage to all Filipinos and to sustain the NHIP. PhilHealth paid P101 billion for the benefit expenses of its members and collected P103.7 billion in premium contributions in 2016. Source: PTV News, GMA A new round of increase in Philhealth contribution of employed members awaits as the new year approaches. According to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the adjustment is to be made to sustain the government's National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). Rosario Suyom, chief of PhilHealth health care delivery management division said that the increase will be at 2.75%, .25% higher than the present rate of 2.5%. The amount is computed straight based on the monthly basic salary, with pay ranging from PHP10,000 to PHP40,000. The amount is equally shared by workers and their employers. Sponsored Links Under the new adjustment, employees earning P10,000 and below will pay a monthly premium of P275. Those with monthly salaries of above P10,000 up to P40,000, the health insurance premium ranges from PHP275 to PHP 1,099. Those employed with monthly pay of PHP40,000 an above will have to pay PHP1,100 to avail the government health insurance program. Additional funds generated from higher premium will be used to finance senior citizens benefits, expansion of Z-benefits for catastrophic illness, primary care benefits coverage of non-indigent members, and enhanced case rates. Categorized as employed members are those with formal contracts and fixed terms of employment including workers in the government and private sector, whose premium contribution payments are equally shared by the employee and the management. PhilHealth emphasized that it needs the support of all its members in order to achieve its mandate to provide social health insurance coverage to all Filipinos and to sustain the NHIP. In 2016, PhilHealth paid P101 billion for the benefit expenses of its members and collected P103.7 billion in premium contributions. In Eastern Visayas alone, the state-run corporation is eyeing to pay P4 billion in health benefits his year. Source: PTV News Advertisement Read More: Â©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

List of Hospitals that Give Free Medicines Under Pres. Duterte's Lingap Program

Remember President Duterte's promise to give free medicine to poor families? It is now implemented nationwide.

Non-other Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo confirmed the good news.

Poor families around the country may now avail themselves of free medicines from six government hospital under Libreng Gamot Para Sa Masa (Lingap) program.

(Watch:DSWD: Kailangan magpakita ng guarantee letter para makakuha ng libreng gamot sa mga ospital)

This is a replication of Duterte's program when he was a mayor of Davao City.

Here are the six hospitals that are offering free medicines for the indigents

University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital in Manila

Jose B. Lingad Memorial Hospital in San Fernando City, Pampanga

Western Visayas Medical Center in Iloilo City

Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu City

Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City

Davao Regional Hospital (DRH) in Tagum City

The program has been given P1 billion from the President's Social Fund.In line with this, Taguiwalo said, Malacanang will increase the budget for the program by P500 million.

How to avail the free medicine?

If you are indigent who are either confined or receiving in or out-patient treatment from the selected hospitals, you are qualified as beneficiaries.

(Philippine General Hospital-Manila)

However, the government gives priority to the following cases:

Families or individuals who are indigent, vulnerable, or disadvantaged

Those in the informal sector and poorly based on the Department of Social Welfare and Development's "Listahanan"

Those who are in crisis situations based on the assessment of social workers

Government employees and contract service workers working in the government

Beneficiaries of soldiers and police who were killed or wounded in the line of duty

You only need to present the following documents:

Valid ID (Patient's representatives should also have a valid ID and an authorization letter signed by the patient applying for the benefit) Doctor's prescription issued within the last 3 months (The prescription should contain the license number and contact details of the attending physician)

Proof of indigencies, such as a barangay certificate or a certification from the medical social service

As of March 22, there are 948 indigent Filipinos who already availed this benefit.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

THINGS THAT HAD BEEN MADE FREE BY PRESIDENT DUTERTE

MGA LIBRE SA PANUNUNGKULAN NI PANGULONG DUTERTE. PWEDE NAMAN PALA , BAKIT HINDI GINAWA NG MGA NAKARAANG PANGULO? President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th President of the Philippines is barely a year on his office but his accomplishments speak for themselves about his efficiency as a newly elected leader of the country. FREE SERVICES UNDER DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION FREE TUITION FEE There is P8.3 billion fund granted to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) so that tuition in undergraduate programs of all state universities and colleges in the Philippines will soon be free. FREE BOATS FOR THE POOR FISHER FOLKS. 70 units of motorized fiberglass fishing votes were given to the poor fishermen of Basilan. Free farm equipments and machineries were also been given to the farmers of Basilan. The president said he supports farmers and vowed to give more free equipments and free irrigation as well. Irrigation is vital in farming. By providing free irrigation system, the Duterte administration is bringing a great help to the agriculture sector and to the farmers. FREE MEDICINE AND HOSPITALIZATION Starting 2017, the Department of Health (DOH) will provide free hospitalization and medicines to the indigent, jobless and the senior citizens. Health Secretary Pauline Rosell-Ubial made the announcement on Saturday, saying the budget for health services have been increased to cover the hospital needs of the poor. On top of all these, the Filipinos can walk around freely on streets any time without worrying about being mugged drug addicts . "The Philippines is now safer from theft, carnapping, robbery, physical injury, and rape." This is the statement of Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar as the Philippine National Police (PNP) released figures showing index crime volume declined 25,673 to 55,391 in July-November 2016 period, from 81,064 a year ago. Citing the said PNP report, Andanar said index crime rate went down to 31.67 percent in July to November this year as compared to the same period last year. Index crimes are defined by the PNP as crimes against persons (such as murder, homicide, physical injury, and rape) and crimes against property (like robbery, theft, carnapping, and cattle rustling). Data showed crimes against property posted a significant slide to 42.48 percent, while crimes against person dropped 12.25 percent. READ THE FULL STATEMENT HERE The good President vowed to end drugs, criminality and corruption during his term and he, with his cabinet, is working hard for the reality of his promises. With a leader like President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines can be great again.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th President of the Philippines is barely a year on his office but his accomplishments speak for themselves about his efficiency as a newly elected leader of the country.

FREE SERVICES UNDER DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION

FREE TUITION FEE

There is P8.3 billion fund granted to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) so that tuition in undergraduate programs of all state universities and colleges in the Philippines will soon be free.

FREE BOATS FOR THE POOR FISHER FOLKS.

70 units of motorized fiberglass fishing votes were given to the poor fishermen of Basilan.

Free farm equipments and machineries were also been given to the farmers of Basilan.
The president said he supports farmers and vowed to give more free equipments and free irrigation as well.

Irrigation is vital in farming. By providing free irrigation system, the Duterte administration is bringing a great help to the agriculture sector and to the farmers.

FREE MEDICINE AND HOSPITALIZATION

Starting 2017, the Department of Health (DOH) will provide free hospitalization and medicines to the indigent, jobless and the senior citizens. Health Secretary Pauline Rosell-Ubial made the announcement on Saturday, saying the budget for health services have been increased to cover the hospital needs of the poor.

On top of all these, the Filipinos can walk around freely on streets any time without worrying about being mugged drug addicts .

"The Philippines is now safer from theft, carnapping, robbery, physical injury, and rape."

This is the statement of Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar as the Philippine National Police (PNP) released figures showing index crime volume declined 25,673 to 55,391 in July-November 2016 period, from 81,064 a year ago.

Citing the said PNP report, Andanar said index crime rate went down to 31.67 percent in July to November this year as compared to the same period last year.

Index crimes are defined by the PNP as crimes against persons (such as murder, homicide, physical injury, and rape) and crimes against property (like robbery, theft, carnapping, and cattle rustling).

Data showed crimes against property posted a significant slide to 42.48 percent, while crimes against person dropped 12.25 percent.

READ THE FULL STATEMENT HERE

The good President vowed to end drugs, criminality and corruption during his term and he, with his cabinet, is working hard for the reality of his promises.
With a leader like President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines can be great again.

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China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income.

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