00:00Good news for our countrymen, PhilHealth Beneficiary.
00:04The agency is now effective in increasing their benefit package for beneficiaries who are receiving hemodialysis.
00:12Bian Manalo with the report. Rise and shine, Bian.
00:17It was only this February when Joselyn Chato, 49 years old, was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5.
00:25She got the disease because of high blood pressure.
00:28At first, I thought I was just acidic.
00:32I couldn't even stand up.
00:37My knees were aching.
00:39I couldn't take it anymore.
00:42She has been receiving hemodialysis for almost 8 months.
00:47She is very happy to hear that PhilHealth has increased their benefit package for beneficiaries who are receiving hemodialysis.
00:54Like in the laboratory, the coverage of PhilHealth is limited.
00:59But now, it is increased.
01:02Almost everyone is covered by PhilHealth.
01:04But now, you can continue to receive treatment because it is free.
01:09Joselyn is the only one of the CKD-5 patients who will benefit from the new adjustment of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation of PhilHealth
01:19in its benefit package for hemodialysis.
01:22In accordance with PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0023, which was effective on October 7,
01:30under the new adjustment, from Php 4,000 per session,
01:35it has been increased to Php 6,350 that can be available in accredited dialysis facilities.
01:42This means that the qualified CKD-5 patients can now receive Php 990,600 of financial protection per year from the previous Php 624,000.
01:56In addition to the free essential services that patients can benefit from,
02:01there are anti-coagulation medications and drugs and medicines for her,
02:06various laboratory tests, supplies such as dialyzers, hemodialysis solutions, and dialysis kit per session.
02:15Administrative fees are also included here, such as the use of dialysis machines, facility fee, utilities, and staff time.
02:23I am thankful to PhilHealth for the great help for our dialysis patients.
02:29It is really a great thing or a great help for us.
02:32It's like we have a chance to live for a long time.
02:36That's it.
02:37Okay.
02:38PhilHealth is also coordinating with nephrologists and participating dialysis centers
02:44to fully implement the no copayment arrangement.
02:49BN Manalo for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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