MANILA, Philippines – Inihain sa Senado ang panukala na magbibigay ng “reward” sa mga loyal PhilHealth member.
Ang panukalang batas ay magtatatag sa PhilHealth Member Recognition Program (PMRP), na isang points-based system na nakadisenyong magbigay ng reward sa consistent at may tuloy-tuloy na kontribusyon, at nag-aalok ng karagdagang “tangible benefits” na higit sa standard package.
“Many of our workers, from factory employees to small business owners, have faithfully contributed to PhilHealth for years, hoping for comprehensive support during times of need. Yet, they often feel that their contributions don’t translate into meaningful benefits,” sinabi ni Senador Loren Legarda, may-akda ng panukala.
Sa ilalim ng proposed PMRP, ang mga miyembro na may tuloy-tuloy na nagbabayad ng premium ay kikilalanin para sa kanilang mga naging kontribusyon ng hanggang sampong taon bago ipatupad ang programa o mula sa simula ng kanilang membership.
Nangangahulugan ito na ang mga miyembro na nakapagbayad ng tuloy-tuloy sa mga nasabing taon ay makakatanggap ng puntos na maaaring ipalit para sa maayos na lodging, mas maraming preventative care treatments, out-of-pocket costs, additional healthcare benefits, o maging ang non-medical health-related services.
“This bill seeks to right that wrong by acknowledging their loyalty and ensuring they feel valued within the system,” dagdag pa niya.
“This is our way of saying thank you to those who have stayed committed to the program. Their contributions have sustained the system, and it’s time we acknowledge their sacrifices,” ani Legarda.
Tututok ang PMRP sa preventive healthcare, kung saan ang mga miyembro ay makatatanggap ng dagdag na puntos sa pagkuha mismo ng preventive services gaya ng vaccinations, annual check-ups at health screenings.
“We owe it to our long-term members to make them feel their contributions matter. This is not just about insurance; it’s about fairness, recognition, and building trust in a system meant to serve all Filipinos,” pagtatapos ni Legarda. RNT/JGC