MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos said Monday the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should also cover the expenses of patients staying in temporary tents at hospitals while waiting to be admitted to a room, saying the lack of coverage for such expenses is “unacceptable.”
Marcos said PhilHealth should review its regulations, saying there are issues with the state insurance agency’s policies.
“Obvious bang kabalastugan yun? Hindi katanggap-tanggap. Kinakailangan talaga covered yun. Kaya nga nasa tent kasi nagkulang tayo tapos pagkakaitan pa yung coverage? Pambihirang buhay to, sobra naman yun,” Marcos told reporters when asked about the issue.
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