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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is a tax-exempt, government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) of the Philippines that provides health insurance to the country. It was created on 1995 to implement universal health coverage in the Philippines , and is attached to the Department of Health .
A total of ₱96.336 billion was allocated to the DOH in the 2017 national budget, which includes funds for the construction of additional health facilities and drug rehabilitation centers. Ubial said poor patients in government hospitals do not even have to present PhilHealth cards when they avail of assistance.
The secretary of health is also the ex-officio chairperson of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). [1] [2] Functions.
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The private sector is market-oriented, with healthcare paid for through user fees. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) was established in 1995 to provide financial protection for Filipinos, and its membership has grown significantly in recent years. [26]
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2011 - PhilHealth Center of Excellence Hospital Facility for 2011; It is also a PhilHealth Model Health Care Provider, Department of Health Outstanding Newborn Screening Facility and has a consistent yearly excellent Quality Assurance rating from Department of Health Bureau of Research and Laboratory since 1987. [6]