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Universal Health Care

Measures (14)
SBN-2103bill · in_committee

UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT

The University Teaching Hospital for Universal Health Care Act aims to establish a national framework for university teaching hospitals and integrated academic health systems to enhance medical education and support the implementation of Universal Health Care in the Philippines.

Filed May 5, 2026
SBN-1662bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Jan 13, 2026
SBN-1593bill · filed

UHC MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT

The UHC Medical Assistance Program Act establishes a program to provide medical assistance to indigent and financially incapacitated persons in the Philippines, integrating existing assistance programs into a unified framework.

Filed Dec 10, 2025
SBN-1508bill · filed

DOH HOSPITAL BED CAPACITY AND SERVICE CAPABILITY RATIONALIZATION ACT

The DOH Hospital Bed Capacity and Service Capability Rationalization Act authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to set and approve the bed capacity and service capability of all DOH hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare delivery in the Philippines.

Filed Nov 12, 2025
SBN-1473bill · in_committee

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 seeks to eliminate bureaucratic barriers to accessing medical care and ensure that patients do not incur out-of-pocket expenses for necessary medical services.

Filed Nov 3, 2025
SBN-1220bill · in_committee

STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

This bill aims to strengthen the Philippine healthcare system by improving efficiency, equity, inclusivity, and public health emergency preparedness, amending the Universal Health Care Act.

Filed Aug 20, 2025
SBN-1195bill · in_committee

BUKIDNON PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL-MARAMAG

This bill aims to upgrade the Bukidnon Provincial Hospital in Maramag into a tertiary level III general hospital, enhancing its capacity and services under the Department of Health's management.

Filed Aug 14, 2025
SBN-864bill · in_committee

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).

Filed Aug 4, 2025
SBN-809bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Aug 4, 2025
SBN-404bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2025
SBN-390bill · in_committee

MAGNA CARTA OF BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS

The bill aims to establish a Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), ensuring their rights, benefits, and professional development, while recognizing their essential role in the healthcare system.

Filed Jul 10, 2025
SBN-170bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Jul 7, 2025
SBN-1bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2025
SBN-3bill · in_committee

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2025