Legazpi City (23 July) -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) regional office here has set a target to universally cover at least 85 percent of the population of Bicol region with health insurance protection they deserve. Orlando Iñigo, Jr., PhilHealth Bicol regional vice president, stated the agency is geared towards ensuring all Bicolanos be covered by social health i
nsurance in accordance with the principles of universality and compulsory coverage as mandated by RA 7875 or The National Health Insurance Act of 1995 and RA 9241. Iñigo said "this tall order is now what PhilHealth is hoping to accomplish on its way to the agency's 15th year anniversary in 2010." He added PhilHealth Bicol recognizes its vital role in accomplishing the agency's mandate, organizing its marketing team ready to speed up enrollment, and a manpower pool that will efficiently deliver public service. He said the PhilHealth Bicol is equipped with all its armors driven towards universal coverage. Iñigo further related Albay province as of April 30 this year has a total number of 281,258 enrolled members, including employees from the government and private sectors, to PhilHealth's programs such as Sponsored Program, Individually Paying Program, Lifetime Member Program and the Overseas Workers Program. "This figure is actually 138.3 per cent of the total baseline set for the province's enrolment," he said. Records also show Sorsogon province follows the uptrend to universal coverage is covering a total number of 101,016 members for all the programs, that is, 92.1 per cent of the 109,656 potential members in the province. Meanwhile, the island province of Catanduanes already covers around 90 per cent of its population with social health insurance, ensuring 32,123 Catandungeños and their dependents. On the other hand, Camarines Norte has an enrollment that covers 78 per cent of its population which is translated as 68,185 members plus their dependents who can enjoy the PhilHealth benefits.
nsurance in accordance with the principles of universality and compulsory coverage as mandated by RA 7875 or The National Health Insurance Act of 1995 and RA 9241. Iñigo said "this tall order is now what PhilHealth is hoping to accomplish on its way to the agency's 15th year anniversary in 2010." He added PhilHealth Bicol recognizes its vital role in accomplishing the agency's mandate, organizing its marketing team ready to speed up enrollment, and a manpower pool that will efficiently deliver public service. He said the PhilHealth Bicol is equipped with all its armors driven towards universal coverage. Iñigo further related Albay province as of April 30 this year has a total number of 281,258 enrolled members, including employees from the government and private sectors, to PhilHealth's programs such as Sponsored Program, Individually Paying Program, Lifetime Member Program and the Overseas Workers Program. "This figure is actually 138.3 per cent of the total baseline set for the province's enrolment," he said. Records also show Sorsogon province follows the uptrend to universal coverage is covering a total number of 101,016 members for all the programs, that is, 92.1 per cent of the 109,656 potential members in the province. Meanwhile, the island province of Catanduanes already covers around 90 per cent of its population with social health insurance, ensuring 32,123 Catandungeños and their dependents. On the other hand, Camarines Norte has an enrollment that covers 78 per cent of its population which is translated as 68,185 members plus their dependents who can enjoy the PhilHealth benefits.For further details visit as : www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090723.htm&no=60
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