The Urgent Need for PhilHealth Reform
For many Filipinos, accessing healthcare remains a challenge due to delayed reimbursements, high premiums, and limited medical coverage under PhilHealth. To address these issues, Representative Wilbert Lee has introduced essential PhilHealth reforms to prioritize healthcare services over administrative bottlenecks.
Major Reforms Under the PhilHealth Bill
- Increased PhilHealth Budget for Faster Services – Administrative budgets will be based on 7.5 percent of total reimbursements, rather than premium collections.
- Lower Member Contributions – Filipinos will contribute less while receiving more benefits.
- Expanded Healthcare Coverage – The reform guarantees free dialysis, expanded cancer treatment, and better support for heart disease patients.
How the PhilHealth Reform Bill Will Improve Healthcare
Since advocating for these reforms, Lee has successfully secured:
- 30 percent increase in PhilHealth benefits in 2024
- 50 percent additional increase by 2025
- Faster case rate assessments to ensure fair pricing of medical treatments
Making Healthcare Accessible for Every Filipino
Lee remains committed to ensuring that every Filipino can access medical care without financial hardship, advocating for a healthcare system that works for the people, not just for collections.
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