NU 12: New thought process: AUTOMATIC PHILHEALTH COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PHILHEALTH) aims for Universal Healthcare Coverage under the current administration however it is quite unfortunate that less than 50% of the country's population are not covered by the plan. This is brought about by a large number of informal sectors or even those below the poverty line who have to apply and pay for their own premium. Although the government has several strategies to increase membership, it seems that the problem cannot be solved. What happens is that some people cannot get financial assistance for their healthcare needs when hospitalized, particularly the children. It is not their fault that their parents are not philhealth members. Even the "no balance billing scheme" of the Philhealth cannot help them because it is on top of Philhealth coverage. So i suggest that there is an automatic PhilHealth coverage for children up to 18 years old. Even if they don't have any money to buy medicines, the treatment management of the child who is admitted in the hospital may be given and at the same time, the hospital can reimburse with philhealth. This is a win-win solution to all parties. 3.5
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