Lawmakers and labor leaders are calling for changes to PhilHealth. It is the Philippines’ state health insurance corporation. They want to ensure Filipinos get more benefits from their contributions.
Key points:
Cong.. Wilbert Lee wants to increase PhilHealth benefits and make it more like an HMO with zero-balance billing.
Atty. Luke Espiritu says the minimum wage is insufficient and workers deserve a “just share” of profits for better healthcare.
Ka Leody De Guzman believes healthcare should be a public service, not a business, and PhilHealth needs to address corruption.
The forum highlighted:
PhilHealth has ₱466 billion in investible funds.
₱100 billion in annual subsidies come from the national government.
Only ₱27 billion is PhilHealth’s debt to hospitals.
Case rates haven’t been increased in 13 years.
Lee filed a bill to raise benefits and Espiritu wants a higher minimum wage and a “just share” for workers. De Guzman advocates for public healthcare and addressing PhilHealth corruption.
