PhilHealth
FREE ASSISTANCE DEVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND INDIGENTS ACT
Senate Bill No. 2082 aims to provide free dental, vision, and hearing assistive devices to senior citizens and indigents in the Philippines, addressing the high costs that prevent access to these essential health services.
STRENGTHENING PATIENT BILLING TRANSPARENCY THROUGH ITEMIZED HOSPITAL CHARGES
This bill aims to improve patient billing transparency by requiring hospitals to provide a uniform and itemized statement of charges, including professional fees and other costs, to patients.
HEALTHCARE PROXY ACT
The Healthcare Proxy Act recognizes the right of patients to designate a healthcare agent through a healthcare proxy, promotes advance care planning, and provides for supported healthcare decision-making within the healthcare system.
NATIONAL AUTISM CARE, SUPPORT, AND INCLUSION ACT
The National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusion Act aims to create a comprehensive national plan for the care, support, and inclusion of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It establishes policies and services to ensure access to early detection, intervention, education, and social support for individuals with ASD and their families.
FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP ACT
The Free Annual Medical Check-Up Act aims to provide free annual medical check-ups for all Filipino citizens who are members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
PHILHEALTH AUTOMATIC FUNDING ACT
The bill aims to amend the Universal Health Care Act to ensure automatic funding for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) by mandating the automatic appropriation and release of funds due to it, thereby addressing funding gaps that hinder its operations.
PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY ACT
The Philippine Midwifery Act aims to strengthen the midwifery profession by repealing the outdated RA 7392 and establishing a new framework that enhances the practice, education, and regulation of midwives in the Philippines.
NATIONAL INTEGRATED PSORIASIS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAM ACT
The National Integrated Psoriasis Prevention and Treatment Program Act aims to establish a comprehensive program for the prevention and treatment of psoriasis in the Philippines, addressing the public health challenges associated with this condition.
RIGHT TO CARE ACT
The Right to Care Act establishes a system for recognizing healthcare proxies, allowing individuals to designate a representative for healthcare decisions when they are incapacitated. It integrates this system into the PhilHealth framework to ensure that healthcare providers recognize the authority of the designated agents.
COMPREHENSIVE LUPUS PREVENTION ACT
The Comprehensive Lupus Prevention Act aims to establish a national health program to combat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and appropriates necessary funds for its implementation.
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN ACT
Senate Bill No. 1443, known as the Special Privileges for Pregnant Women Act, aims to provide financial relief and support to pregnant women by institutionalizing discounts on medical services and offering special medical leave.
CANCER MEDICINE AND TREATMENT FUNDS FOR FILIPINOS
This bill establishes a Cancer Medicine and Treatment Assistance Fund to support indigent and underprivileged Filipinos with cancer treatment costs.
COMPREHENSIVE DIALYSIS AND RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY ACT
The Comprehensive Dialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy Act aims to expand PhilHealth outpatient coverage for dialysis and renal replacement therapy, ensuring comprehensive financial support for patients with chronic kidney disease.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 11223 (UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE ACT)
Senate Bill No. 1218 aims to amend the Universal Healthcare Act to improve access to health services for Filipinos, particularly by mandating PhilHealth coverage and recognizing the National ID as proof of membership.
LINGAP GAMOT RESISTENSYA PACK PARA SA NAKATATANDANG PINOY ACT
The Lingap Gamot Resistensya Pack Para sa Nakatatandang Pinoy Act aims to provide free maintenance medications, vitamins, and supplements to senior citizens in the Philippines, ensuring access to essential health resources for the elderly population.
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT OF 1995
This bill aims to increase the representation of Filipino migrant workers on the Board of Directors of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) by adding two permanent members, one for land-based and one for sea-based workers.
ONLINE DEATH VERIFICATION SYSTEM ACT
The Online Death Verification System Act aims to establish a centralized online system under the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to verify deaths, thereby enhancing government efficiency and preventing fraud in various sectors, including health insurance and elections.
CANCER MEDICINE AND TREATMENT FUND FOR FILIPINOS
This bill establishes a Cancer Medicine and Treatment Assistance Fund to support indigent and underprivileged Filipinos undergoing cancer treatment, ensuring access to necessary medical care without financial burden.
STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE ELIMINATION OF TUBERCULOSIS
This bill aims to strengthen the national program for the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines by amending the Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act. It includes provisions for making TB a notifiable disease, expanding health insurance coverage for TB patients, and enhancing educational programs about TB.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 11223 (UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT)
This bill amends the Universal Health Care Act to expand health benefits, particularly for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and to enhance the governance of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
PHILHEALTH MEMBER RECOGNITION PROGRAM (PMRP)
This bill aims to institutionalize the PhilHealth Member Recognition Program (PMRP) by amending the National Health Insurance Act to reward long-term contributors with additional benefits and incentives.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2025
This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of ₱74,431,930,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 to support the National Health Insurance Program, particularly for vulnerable sectors.
COMPREHENSIVE RENAL REPLACEMENT ACT
The Comprehensive Renal Replacement Act mandates the provision of comprehensive renal replacement therapy to patients with end-stage renal disease in government hospitals, increases the PhilHealth package rate for members, and appropriates funds for implementation.
FREE HEALTH AIDS FOR SENIORS ACT
The Free Health Aids for Seniors Act aims to provide free dental, vision, and hearing assistive devices to senior citizens and indigent persons in the Philippines. It mandates the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to develop a special benefit package covering these devices.
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10767 ( COMPREHENSIVE TUBERCULOSIS ELIMINATION PLAN ACT)
This bill aims to strengthen the national program for tuberculosis elimination by amending the Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act. It includes provisions for enhanced healthcare services, education, and support for patients, as well as penalties for discrimination related to tuberculosis.
PANTAWID PAMBANGKA ACT
Senate Bill No. 549, known as the Pantawid Pambangka Act, aims to provide a monthly fuel subsidy of ₱1,000 to eligible municipal fisherfolk to help reduce their operational costs and improve their livelihoods.
HEALTHY BUHAY AT HANAPBUHAY PARA SA GURO ACT
The Healthy Buhay at Hanapbuhay Para sa Guro Act aims to provide hospital and healthcare benefits for public and private school teachers and their dependents, ensuring access to essential health services and financial protection against health risks.
UNIVERSAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2025
The Universal Medical Assistance Act of 2025 aims to provide comprehensive medical assistance to indigent and financially incapacitated patients by amending the Universal Health Care Act. It establishes the Universal Medical Assistance Program (UMAP) to ensure equitable access to healthcare services without out-of-pocket expenses for qualified beneficiaries.
TELEMEDICINE ACT
The Telemedicine Act aims to expand the scope of medical practice in the Philippines by institutionalizing a national telemedicine system, allowing for remote healthcare services, and amending existing medical practice laws.
COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFIT ACT
The Comprehensive Mental Health Benefit Act aims to expand the coverage of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to include a benefit package for all mental health disorders, ensuring access to necessary mental health services for all Filipinos.
LIBRENG CHECK-UP ACT
The bill aims to provide free annual medical check-ups for all Filipinos, to be administered through the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). It includes a range of basic laboratory and diagnostic tests and is intended to improve access to preventive healthcare.
PHILHEALTH CARD ACT OF 2025
The PhilHealth Card Act of 2025 mandates the issuance of PhilHealth cards to all Filipinos, ensuring that every citizen is informed of their membership in the National Health Insurance Program.
CANCER MEDICINE AND TREATMENT FUND FOR FILIPINOS
This bill establishes a Cancer Medicine and Treatment Assistance Fund to provide free medicine and treatment for indigent and underprivileged cancer patients in the Philippines.
FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP ACT
The Free Annual Medical Check-Up Act aims to provide free annual medical check-ups for all Filipinos, funded through the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2025
This bill proposes to appropriate ₱74,431,930,000 as supplemental funding for the National Health Insurance Program for FY 2025, addressing health insurance premiums and benefit package improvements.
AMENDING UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT (PHILHEALTH PREMIUM CONTRIBUTION)
This bill amends the Universal Health Care Act to lower PhilHealth premium contributions and improve health benefit packages, while also enhancing audit mechanisms for PhilHealth.