By Liza Soriano
MANILA — AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee emphasized the capability of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to enhance and expand its benefits for members.
“Kaya ng PhilHealth na araw-arawin ang pagtataas at pagpapalawak ng benepisyo,” Lee stated during the House Committee on Health briefing on February 14.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the leadership of PhilHealth, under President and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., for responding to our call as early as September 2023 during our budget briefing here in Congress to augment its benefit packages within the agency’s available budget,” Lee also remarked.
Lee noted that PhilHealth should continue augmenting the coverage of its benefits alongside the increase in premium payments.
“With the premium hike this year, PhilHealth will have additional funds. There should be a continuous expansion of your coverage,” the lawmaker emphasized.
Lee further urged PhilHealth to ensure full coverage for cancer treatment, heart bypass surgery, and other major hospital operations, as well as effective implementation of the No Balance Billing Policy.
(el Amigo/MNM)
