Aquino signs universal health care law
Posted June 22nd, 2013 | Health | 1 Comments | 653 views
By Noemi M. Gonzales – A Measure providing universal health care was
signed into law by President Benigno S.C. Aquino III.
"All citizens of the Philippines shall be covered by the National Health
Insurance Program," read Republic Act 10606, which amended the National
Health Insurance Act of 1995.
The new law expanded membership in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
(Philhealth) to include the informal sector, persons with disabilities
(PWDs), migrant workers and indigents.
At least 80% of Filipinos are now registered to Philhealth.
The government will subsidize the premium contribution of indigent
Philhealth members, while contributions of orphans, abandoned and abused
minors and women and senior citizens under the care of the Department of
Social Welfare and Development shall be included in the agency's annual
budget.
The premium payment of those who do not qualify for full government
subsidy will be shouldered entirely by the local government units (LGUs)
through a cost-sharing mechanism between and among LGUs, district
legislators and private sector donors and enrollees.
Premium payment for househelpers will be paid by their employers as
provided by Republic Act 10361, or the Kasambahay Law.
Moreover, the measure penalizes any accredited health care provider who
commits a violation, abuse, unethical practice or fraudulent act which
tends to undermine or defeat the objectives of this program shall be
punished with a fine of ranging from P50,000 to P100,000 or suspension
of accreditation.
"Any member who commits any violation of this Act independently or in
connivance with the health care provider for purposes of wrongfully
claiming NHIP benefits or entitlement shall be punished with a fine of
not less than P5,000 or suspension from availment of NHIP benefits for
not less than three months but not more than six months, or both, at the
discretion of the Philhealth," the law states.
Employers who fail or refuses to register its employees regardless of
employment status (contractual, casuals, etc.) or to deduct
contributions from the employee's compensation or remit the same to the
corporation shall be meted with a fine of P5,000 multiplied by the
number of affected employees of the firm.
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