A Closer Look at PhilHealth’s P755-B Resource Estimate
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is projected to accumulate an impressive P755 billion in resources this year, according to Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson Asec. Albert Domingo. This includes a P150 billion surplus, P280 billion in reserves, and P203 billion in direct contributions anticipated for 2025.
Additional resources are drawn from an P80 billion unfunded allotment, a P21 billion unreleased appropriation from PCSO and Pagcor as mandated by the Universal Healthcare Law, and P21 billion in investment income.
“When you add all these numbers, we’re looking at P755 billion,” Domingo explained during a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview.
Challenges Amidst Financial Optimism
Despite these promising figures, PhilHealth continues to face significant challenges, including P80.6 billion in payables. Among these are P21 billion in good claims owed to hospitals, which are expected to be released in the coming months.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the DOH to ensure that PhilHealth’s zero government subsidy for 2025 does not compromise the delivery of healthcare services. Lawmakers’ decision to strip the agency’s subsidy in the 2025 national budget has intensified discussions on financial management and transparency within the agency.
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