Alagang PhilHealth: Check-up at eyeglasses ng mga bata? Covered ng PhilHealth ‘yan!

by Info @Brand Zone | August 28, 2026

1.May PhilHealth benefits ba  para sa pagpapasuri ng mata  ng mga bata?  

Oo, sa PhilHealth Optometry Benefit  Package, sagot ng PhilHealth ang  hanggang Php 2,500.00 para sa eye  check-up at pagpapasukat ng salamin  ng mga batang 0-15 taong gulang.  

2.Ano ang coverage ng PhilHealth  Optometry Benefit Package? 

• Basic eyeglasses  

• Kompletong pagsusuri sa linaw  ng paningin (vision assessment at  refraction).  

• Pagbibigay ng nararapat na reseta  at mismong salamin sa mata (prescription eyeglasses). 

• Konsultasyon at follow-up check up para sa pagpapasukat at pangangalaga sa mata.  

3.Gaano kadalas dapat ipasuri  ang mata ng bata gamit ang  benepisyong ito? 

Ang benepisyo ay maaaring ma avail nang isang beses bawat taon  ng mga kwalipikadong batang may  edad na 0 hanggang 15 taong gulang  na kinakailangang sumailalim sa  vision screening sa isang PhilHealth accredited optometric clinic. 

4.Paano ito maa-avail? 

• Dalhin ang bata sa pinakamalapit na PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic para  sa paunang pagsusuri ng mata sa  kanilang First Patient Encounter (FPE) o konsultasyon.  

• Kapag nakitang malabo o may  problema ang paningin ng bata,  bibigyan kayo ng Referral Form  (Annex C) patungo sa isang accredited na Optometric Clinic.  

• Isasagawa ng accredited na Optometrist o Ophthalmologist ang kompletong eye check-up at ipagkakaloob ang libreng salamin sa mata ng bata.  

5.Saan makikita ang listahan ng Accredited Optometry Benefit Package Providers? https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/ partners/providers/facilities/accredited/ 

OPTO_073126.pdf o scan ang QR Code

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President Marcos Advances Access to Quality Health Care as PhilHealth–St. Luke’s Formalize Landmark Partnership

by Info @Brand Zone | August 26, 2026

Photo: PR No. 2026-22 / August 25, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. advances efforts to expand access to quality health care as  PhilHealth and St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City formalize a partnership through a  Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), with the Department of Health (DOH) and Department  of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), supporting the initiative. 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., DOH Secretary Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, and DSWD Secretary  Rex Gatchalian graced the signing ceremony with PhilHealth Acting President and CEO Dr.  Beverly Lorraine C. Ho and St. Luke’s Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Dennis P.  Serrano. 

In his key address, President Marcos Jr. underscored the critical role of public-private  partnerships in expanding access to healthcare. He noted that stronger partnerships with  private institutions like St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City help ensure Filipinos have  access to world-class medical care under PhilHealth’s No Co-Pay policy for basic  accommodation. 

“Walang pinipiling tao ang sakit. Anyone can suddenly face the medical emergency that  requires immediate treatment or specialized care. This administration remains committed  to making quality health care accessible and affordable to more Filipinos. Malinaw ang ating  hangarin, hindi dapat maging hadlang ang kakulangan sa pera para makakuha ng  kinakailangang atensiyong medikal," President Marcos Jr. expressed. 

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The agreement will facilitate collaboration on key healthcare reforms, the establishment of  performance-based incentive systems for healthcare providers, and the support of evidence based policymaking and research. In addition, St. Luke’s — Global City will maintain at least  ten percent (10%) of its total bed capacity as basic or ward accommodation, enabling access to  the hospital’s advanced medical services with zero co-payment for eligible members and  covered cases and services. 

“The Universal Health Care Act guarantees every Filipino immediate eligibility and access to  necessary care whenever they need it. On our end, PhilHealth will ensure that shared  commitments are not just admirable but sustainable through clearer benchmarks,  recognition of efficiency, and appropriate payment design as intended by the UHC Act,” said Dr. Ho. 

Meanwhile Dr. Serrano stated, “We recognize the vital role that PhilHealth plays in providing  financial protection and expanding access to healthcare. By working together, we can help 

eligible patients better understand and maximize their benefits while making their  healthcare journey more seamless and responsive.” 

The collaboration reflects a growing role for public-private partnerships in shaping healthcare  reforms, with both institutions working toward practical solutions that strengthen the National  Health Insurance Program and improve the delivery of health services.

PhilHealth rises together with global and strategic partners for the coordinated success of Universal Health Care under the RISE30 Mission

by Info @Brand Zone | August 14, 2026

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Press Release No. 2026-0020

August 13, 2026

The Department of Health (DOH), and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) presented a 16-month runway of shared reforms aimed at advancing not only PhilHealth's RISE30 Mission, but also improving access, equity, and efficiency in Universal Health Care (UHC) delivery across the Philippines.

More than 100 participants, including global development partners, financial institutions, academe, foundations, civil society organizations, other government oversight agencies, and stakeholders, as well as PhilHealth officers and technical staff, convened today at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters to align resources and technical expertise behind UHC reforms.

Co-sponsored by the ADB through its Build Universal Health Coverage (BUHC) Project, the 2026 PhilHealth Partners' Forum was led by DOH Acting Secretary, Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, Acting PhilHealth President and CEO, Dr. Beverly Lorraine C. Ho, and ADB Country Director Andrew Jeffries. The forum facilitated direct alignment of partner resources and expertise with the sector's Shared Agenda and PhilHealth's multi-year Technical Assistance (TA) Agenda.

The program also featured a tribute honoring the coordinated success of PhilHealth and its partners over the past 18 months, recognizing the collective effort behind the gains made in advancing UHC reforms. Primary Care Champion and Department of Finance Secretary, Frederick D. Go, expressed his support for, and confidence in the agencies' shared agenda. ADB Director of the Human and Social Development Sector Office, and former PhilHealth President and CEO, Dr. Eduardo Banzon, commended the progress PhilHealth has made over the past year. PhilHealth recognizes both leaders as pillars of support of the Build UHC Program, whose continued partnership has been instrumental in driving the impact and reach of PhilHealth's programs nationwide.

Looking ahead, PhilHealth remains fully committed to building this ecosystem of support alongside the Department of Health. With primary care as the backbone of UHC, the TA Agenda continues to build on the strong collaboration in long-term planning and further expands the partner network in support of ongoing UHC reforms. To ensure the success of these outcomes, PhilHealth laid down the pathway for stakeholders to provide their continued support and active engagement toward this shared, coordinated success.

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