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PhilHealth Chief Backs Proposal to Lower Mandatory Contributions

ViaBombo Victor Llantino
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PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. expressed support for lowering the mandatory contributions of PhilHealth members.

Ledesma made the statement following Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s remarks that reducing the mandatory contributions is feasible.

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According to Escudero, PhilHealth has over P500 billion in reserve funds, making the proposal possible.

Ledesma explained that they are now waiting for the Senate to pass the proposed amendments to the Universal Health Care Law.

The bill aims to reduce the mandatory contribution rate for PhilHealth members to 3.25%.

Ledesma assured that PhilHealth is ready to implement the reduction once the proposal is approved

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