Amid Zero Subsidy, PhilHealth Assures Members of Continuous Benefits
PHILHEALTH – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation assured its members that it will continue to pay for all the benefits and even improve it.
Following the decision of the Bicameral Conference Committee, Senator Grace Poe announced that Philippine Health Insurance Corporation will get a zero subsidy in 2025. The lawmaker stressed that the state health insurer will have to use its reserve funds kept in a bank account.
PhilHealth reacted to the issue saying it will appeal to Pres. Bongbong Marcos through a letter regarding its government subsidy. According to the state health insurer, it hopes that the Chief Executive will look into the impact of the removal of the subsidy that helps pay for the premiums of poor. senior citizen, and PWD members of the state health entity.
However, Pres. Marcos defended the decision of the lawmakers regarding the PhilHealth subsidy. He stressed that the state health insurer has enough funds to operate and can do whatever it wants because of its huge reserve funds.
Recently, PhilHealth expressed respect on the decision of the Bicameral Conference Committee and assured the members of continuous benefits. Through a statement, the state health insurer revealed its funds which has reached P489 billion.
“The Bicam understands PhilHealth’s capacity to continue managing the National Health Insurance Program given its surplus funds,” PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. said.
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. also assured its members that all benefits will continue to be paid and will be even enhanced. The chief of the state health insurer expressed his confidence that their funds can sustain the operation.
Amid the issue of the Bicam giving the state health insurer a zero subsidy in 2025, countless people wered left disappointed by viral posts regarding the alleged spending of the entity on their special occasions.
On social media, Dr. Tony Leachon posted about the alleged P138 million spending of PhilHealth on its Christmas Party and anniversary celebration.