One Visit, Two IDs: PhilHealth and PSA Integrate Services for Easier Registration

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Residents of the Zamboanga Peninsula can look forward to more convenient government services as PhilHealth Regional Office IX works toward the rollout of a one-stop registration service with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), allowing qualified individuals to register with PhilHealth and apply for their PhilSys National ID in a single visit to participating PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIOs).

PhilHealth Launches GAMOT in Zamboanga Sibugay, Offering ₱20,000 in Annual Free Medicines

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay - The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officially launched the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program in Zamboanga Sibugay today, June 4, 2026. The landmark rollout at the Dr. George Tocao Hofer Medical Center establishes a provincial system where eligible members and their dependents can access up to ₱20,000 worth of free essential medicines annually.

PhilHealth Launches GAMOT in Zamboanga del Norte, Providing Php 20,000 in Annual Free Medicines

DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte - The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officially launched the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program in Zamboanga del Norte today, May 28, 2026. The ceremonial launch, held at the Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center (ZNMC), establishes a provincial system where eligible members and their dependents can access up to Php 20,000 worth of free essential medicines annually.

60B ibinalik na sa PhilHealth ayon sa utos ni Pangulong Marcos Jr., Ipinalalakas ang Serbisyong Pangkalusugan

OPISYAL NANG naibalik sa PhilHealth ang ₱60 bilyon mula sa National Treasury alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ang hakbang na ito ay isang malinaw na pahayag ng tiwala ng Pangulong matutugunan ng PhilHealth ang mandato nitong maging katuwang ng bawat Pilipino sa pangangailangang pangkalusugan.

Ang Emergency Care Benefit ay maaaring magamit sa lahat ng PhilHealth-Accredited na ospital

PhilHealth Regional Office IX and Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Sign Accreditation Contract for Z-Benefit Kidney Transplantation

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Regional Office IX and Ciudad Medical Zamboanga (CMZ) officially signed an accreditation agreement on March 10, 2025, recognizing CMZ as the first PhilHealth Z-Benefit Provider for Kidney Transplantation in the region for 2025. The ceremonial signing, held at PhilHealth Regional Office IX, marks a major step in expanding access to specialized healthcare services in the region.

Figure 1 : Officials of PhilHealth Regional Office IX and Ciudad Medical Zamboanga during the ceremonial contract signing, March 10, 2025, Zamboanga City.

New Benefit in Focus: PhilHealth Outpatient Mental Health Package to Support “INVISIBLE” pains of Filipinos

PHILHEALTH IS committed to holistically addressing the healthcare needs of every Filipino.

“Nais naming ipaabot na kahit hindi nakikita ang inyong daing, may PhilHealth na magbibigay ng suporta at alaga sa inyo. Ito po ay alinsunod sa mga prayoridad ng ating Pangulong Marcos,” said Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, PhilHealth Acting President and CEO.

PhilHealth Boosts Coverage for Cataract Operation

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced the implementation of its enhanced benefits for Extracapsular Cataract Extraction with Insertion of Intraocular Lens (IOL) covering both adult and pediatric surgeries, effective January 30, 2025.

PhilHealth marks 30th year of insuring Filipinos, health

TODAY, FEBRUARY 14, newly-appointed President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado will join 9,000 officers and employees from across the country in a solemn eucharistic mass to celebrate the state insurer's 30th anniversary. Father Jerry Orbos, SVD, will officiate the mass.

PhilHealth Celebrates 30 Years of Strengthening Universal Health Care “PhilHealth @ 30: Panatag Kami Dito!”

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) marks its 30th anniversary today with the theme “PhilHealth @ 30: Panatag Kami Dito!” - a testament to its unwavering commitment to ensuring accessible and equitable healthcare for all Filipinos.

PhilHealth: National Health Insurance Month

 

Ensure unhampered PhilHealth services, Marcos tells Herbosa

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure that the services of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) run without a hitch, even with zero government subsidy for 2025.

OPAPRU assures continued socioeconomic support for MNLF members

THE OFFICE of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Monday said it is accelerating its Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Transformation Program in Basilan as part of its commitment to peace and development of the former conflict-affected province.

AGRI, PhilHealth boost health access to farmers, fishers

THE AGRI Party-list and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) have entered into a partnership to boost information dissemination efforts on the health benefits for farmers, fisherfolk, and all Filipinos nationwide.

PhilHealth signs pact to use AI for faster claims reimbursement

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently signed a Proof of Value Agreement with Pulse 63 HV Philippines (SwiftClaims) for the use of a special software designed by the former to enhance processing of health insurance claims using artificial intelligence.

PhilHealth to study doubling coverage for hemodialysis to P5,200

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will study the proposal to double its coverage amount for hemodialysis from the current PHP2,600 per session to PHP5,200, an official said on Tuesday.

PhilHealth hikes benefits for neonatal sepsis, bronchial asthma

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased its benefit packages for neonatal sepsis and bronchial asthma in acute exacerbation.

PhilHealth celebrates 29th anniversary, thanks partners and stakeholders

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently celebrated its 29th anniversary and thanked its partners and stakeholders for their continued support as it vows to further intensify the promotion of its “Konsulta Package” in an effort to reach more Filipinos, especially those in far-flung areas.

Breast cancer patients 'Z benefit' now up to P1.4M –PhilHealth

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased its "Z benefit" package for breast cancer patients to PHP1.4 million.

PhilHealth approves higher capitation rate for Konsulta packages

THE BOARD of directors of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has approved an increase in the capitation rate of its Konsulta package.