00:00PhilHealth raised the hemodialysis benefit from 4,000 pesos to 6,350 pesos per session,
00:08totaling nearly a million pesos in annual support for patients.
00:12This benefit applies to members with stage 5 chronic kidney disease at accredited facilities.
00:18PhilHealth President Emanuel Ledesma Jr. highlighted that the goal to eliminate
00:23out-of-pocket costs for basic dialysis services. With the new rate, patients can receive up to
00:29990,600 pesos per year. Basic services include necessary medication and supplies,
00:36while extra services may incur a copayment. This change offers renewed hope for dialysis patients.
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