PhilHealth (INQUIRER FILES/GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE)
TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in Eastern Visayas has disbursed a record P5.6 billion in claims in 2024, reflecting a 51-percent increase from P3.7 billion in 2023.
According to Asisclo Militante Jr., head of PhilHealth’s field operations division, the rise is attributed to the agency’s expanded coverage, particularly benefiting low-income families, and improved awareness of healthcare benefits among members.
Article continues after this advertisement“We had more claims last year as we expanded our coverage, especially for poor families. We are focused on maintaining critical services to ensure that those who need them most continue to receive proper medical care despite funding challenges,” Militante said in a media interview on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
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Militante emphasized that there had been no delayed payments to hospitals and healthcare providers in the region.
Article continues after this advertisementAt present, there are more than 200 accredited PhilHealth healthcare facilities in Eastern Visayas, including hospitals, rural health centers, and birthing clinics.
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Article continues after this advertisementRosario Suyom, the agency’s healthcare delivery management chief, reported that moderate-risk pneumonia topped the total benefits paid, amounting to P741 million. Hemodialysis remained the most frequently claimed procedure with payments reaching P710 million.
Article continues after this advertisementAt present, 4.9 million individuals—including PhilHealth members and their dependents—are covered under the agency in Eastern Visayas.
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