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PhilHealth releases new COVID-19 testing rate package
PhilHealth releases the new COVID-19 testing package after it drew criticism for supposed pricey rates
PhilHealth eyes libel over claim late payments forcing 300 hospitals to close
Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines chief Rustico Jimenez is practically blackmailing PhilHealth into ‘paying out public funds without due diligence,’ says the government-owned corporation
After backlash, PhilHealth lowers COVID-19 testing rate to P4,210
'This is a victory for better governance and anti-corruption drive. Our triumph has proven that our collective voice is stronger than ever,' Senator Franklin Drilon says
Drilon asks PhilHealth to review P8,150 coronavirus testing package
Senator Franklin Drilon warns PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales that the agency runs the risk of 'overspending or overreimbursing' if it does not review its current package
Pandemic to cost global insurers $203 billion – Lloyd's
Lloyd's of London says the coronavirus pandemic would have a 'unique' impact on the insurance industry, with its 'devastating' economic, human, and social cost
[ANALYSIS] The inhumanity of PhilHealth’s new fees on overseas Filipinos
Although PhilHealth already put on hold the collection of the new premium rate – at least over the course of the pandemic – it must also revoke some of the unconscionable rules it had put in place
FALSE: Risa Hontiveros quote on OFWs paying higher PhilHealth rate
Hontiveros did not say the quote attributed to her. She labeled the quote card as 'fake news.'
After OFW rate hike draws ire, PhilHealth suspends collections
(UPDATED) The state insurer says overseas Filipinos and self-employed members can give their contributions until the end of 2020
300,000 sign online petition opposing increase in OFW PhilHealth contributions
(UPDATED) Filipino migrant groups also urge the government to enforce a moratorium on all state collections from OFWs during the coronavirus pandemic and remove punitive penalties
GSIS increases life insurance coverage of health workers by P500,000
GSIS members nationwide may also avail of a P20,000-emergency loan, payable over 3 years at 6% interest per annum
PhilHealth announces rate package for coronavirus hospitalization
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation says that a total of P6 billion has been released so far
PhilHealth to cover expenses of coronavirus patients until April 14
The state insurer says it will release a new set of guidelines which will include 'appropriate case rate and protocol' for the coronavirus disease coverage
Lack of PhilHealth rules on coronavirus expenses leaves patient’s family in limbo
PhilHealth earlier announced a P30-billion budget to cover all expenses of coronavirus patients who are its members, confined in accredited hospitals. Banking on this assurance, the son of a COVID-19 patient checks if his father, who has a running bill of P1.4 million, is covered as well.
PhilHealth to shoulder coronavirus-related expenses
PhilHealth says it is releasing P30 billion to its accredited hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak. Will this be enough?
PCSO turning over P420 million to PhilHealth for coronavirus response
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says funds will be used for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's coronavirus packages
PhilHealth commits P30 billion to hospitals vs coronavirus
The move provides health care providers with 'much needed liquidity' to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic
PhilHealth to shoulder coronavirus test costs – Malacañang
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles also says diagnostics company Manila Healthtek is developing a 'rapid test kist' to aid in testing for COVID-19
LGBTQ+ partners can be beneficiaries of life insurance policy– IC
The Insurance Commission says insurance companies cannot refuse the designation of non-relatives as beneficiary unless they break certain qualifications stated under the Civil Code
Duterte appoints to DOH ex-PhilHealth exec who quit over fraudulent claims
Roy Ferrer is named an assistant secretary of the Department of Health months after he was made to hand in a courtesy resignation over fraudulent claims made to PhilHealth
Ex-chief justice Lucas Bersamin is new GSIS chairman
As new GSIS chairman, Bersamin will face the review of the planned sale of a 67-hectare property at the Manila North Harbor
Sun Life celebrates 125th anniversary with 5 million insured Filipinos
A grand concert musical written and directed by Floy Quintos was also held to celebrate this milestone
Shuttered AMA Bank refuses to turn over records – PDIC
PDIC gives employees of AMA Bank of Mandaluyong 24 hours to turn over bank records or face the 'full force of law'
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Hontiveros slams private hospitals for threat to cut ties with Philhealth
Senator Risa Hontiveros calls the threat 'sad and ill-timed' as the landmark Universal Health Care Act will begin implementation next year
Whistle-blowers in Philhealth-Wellmed scam arrested
(UPDATED) Lawyer Harry Roque is requesting the Ombudsman to take over so the whistle-blowers can qualify as state witnesses
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American poverty fell in 2018 but more lack health insurance – U.S. Census
Data show government health coverage intended for the poorest Americans weakened in 2018, notably affecting large numbers of children
WATCH: Senate hearing on Philhealth, DOH corruption allegations
Philhealth allegedly continues paying WellMed Dialysis Center even after its accreditation was suspended because of its involvement in a scam
PhilHealth officials: NBI accusations 'sweeping, irresponsible, insensitive'
PhilHealth officials accused of failing to flag fraudulent claims of the Wellmed Dialysis Center, say the NBI copied their names from a harmless document without investigating them
NBI files graft complaints vs 21 Philhealth officials over Wellmed scam
The officials hold different positions in the accreditation committee of Philhealth
COA approves special audit of Philhealth funds – Drilon
Senate Minority Franklin Drilon also says the Commission on Audit will conduct an 'accurate review' of the actuarial life of Philhealth
Applying for GSIS loan program now easier for San Juan City gov't workers
The San Juan City government and the GSIS sign a memorandum of agreement on the GSIS Financial Assistance Loan program for city government workers
Ex-Philhealth officials, 'Mindanao group' trade allegations at Senate hearing
The group, composed mostly of Philhealth regional vice presidents, are reportedly known in the government agency for their clout. Members of the group call themselves 'anti-fraud crusaders.'
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WellMed received payments from PhilHealth despite suspension
Senator Panfilo Lacson says the dialysis center was even paid ‘with record speed’ of just two days at the time when the fraud was already made public
HMOs told not to discriminate against people living with HIV
The Insurance Commission sets guidelines for health maintenance organizations on the assessment of risks of persons with HIV or perceived to have HIV
COA to Philhealth regional officials: Return P34-M illegal bonuses
The Commission on Audit denies the petitions for review filed by Philhealth regional offices in Metro Manila and Soccsksargen
Duterte says he fired Jesus Aranas
'I will deal with corruption. I’m dealing it until now,' says President Rodrigo Duterte before announcing in a speech in Leyte that he sacked the GSIS executive
GSIS backpedals on planned sale of port property
GSIS Chairman Rolando Macasaet says they revoked resolutions authorizing the sale of the 67-hectare property where ICTSI is operating
TIMELINE: GSIS, Enrique Razon's dispute over port property
GSIS president Jesus Clint Aranas quits his post amid revived plans to sell the land where port tycoon Enrique Razon's ICTSI operates. Here is a timeline of events dating all the way back to the 1970s.
Angara wants Senate probe into Philhealth scam
Senator Juan Edgardo Angara says the probe would help craft policies to 'prevent such fraud' and 'conduct a review of the fund utilization' of the government corporation
GSIS president Jesus Aranas resigns
(UPDATED) 'I resign, secure in the knowledge that I have unwaveringly advanced the interest of GSIS and its members,' GSIS president Jesus Clint Aranas says in his letter to President Rodrigo Duterte
Duque volunteers to be investigated by DOJ in ongoing PhilHealth probe
Even though he was not being probed, the health secretary asks the DOJ to investigate him
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FALSE: PhilHealth’s problems started during Hontiveros' term – Garin
The former health secretary said they spotted fraudulent schemes way back in 2006. Hontiveros was not yet part of PhilHealth then
Ricardo Morales named PhilHealth president
(UPDATED) From being appointed to the MWSS, retired army general Ricardo Morales has been tapped to head the embattled PhilHealth
Gov't to run after corrupt health providers, PhilHealth officials – Duque
'Tama na ang hocus pocus...I will ensure that justice will be served to those who defraud the system,' says Health Secretary Francisco Duque III
Why doctor in Philhealth scandal is still detained despite warrantless arrest
’It is unclear what the basis is,’ says law professor Ted Te who also called a court’s habeas corpus ruling ‘confusing’
After reshuffle, PhilHealth COO Ruben Basa to take over as officer-in-charge – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque II assures the public PhilHealth's services would not be affected by the reshuffle and change in leadership
Dialysis center staff face fraud charges, but not Philhealth officials
Complaints of estafa and falsification of documents are filed against 10 employees of the Wellmed Dialysis Center, including the two whistleblowers
