PhilHealth prexy visits Capiz

Roxas City (27 August) — Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rey B. Aquino disclosed that he was humbled by the recent accomplishments of PhilHealth that President Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo has included in her 9th State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July.

This was conveyed by Dr. Aquino during his meeting with PhilHealth – Capiz Service Office staff and informal dinner meeting with Capiz Gov. Victor A. Tanco along with some key players in the successful implementation of the PhilHealth programs specifically the sponsored “Indigent” program in the province last Aug. 11.

Based on the SONA, PhilHealth has now covered 86% of the country’s 90 Million population or 77.4 million Filipinos. This is more than the 85% target of PhilHealth to universally cover the entire population by 2010.

“The stopover in Capiz chronicles the intent of Dr. Aquino to visit all PhilHealth Service Offices and Service Desks nationwide to personally meet and thank the government officials, stakeholders, partners and advocates behind the continued success of the implementation of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) in the local level,” said PhilHealth Capiz Service Office Social Insurance Officer Chief Joe Frederick T. Diaz.

Currently, the provincial government together with the local government units (LGU) have likewise universally covered 176% or more than the total poor population with PhilHealth Insurance.

“This is a clear manifestation that health is a priority agenda of our LGUs in the province,” Diaz stressed.

The province through Gov. Tanco has been awarded with a plaque of recognition by PhilHealth and League of the Provinces during the 6th General Assembly PhilHealth Governors Forum held in Manila for universally covering the poorest population in Capiz in 2008. (PhilHealth/PIA)