Top 10 Philhealth institutional members to be recognized
ROXAS CITY -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) Capiz Provincial Service Office here will hold an Employers' Forum and Recognition of Top 10 Reporting and Remitting Private and Government Agencies on May 9 at the Governors' Hall of the Provincial Capitol here.
Joe Frederick T. Diaz, Chief Social Insurance Officer and head of Philhealth-Capiz, said the activity is designed to enhance the knowledge of Philhealth members with regards to updates and recent developments on the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP).
Diaz said the names of the top reporting and remitting private companies and government agencies who deserve due recognition will be divulged during the activity.
Nevertheless, he acknowledged the support of all Philhealth member companies and agencies and self-employed members for their continued support to Philhealth.
The provision of affordable health care and insurance through better health care systems is one of the priority thrusts of President Arroyo as part of her commitment to enable Filipinos to enjoy the benefits of a vibrant economy as spelled out in her "8 by '08" priority thrusts that seek to reinforce her Ten-Point Agenda.
Philhealth has an indigency package that enables ordinary or low-income families to avail of health insurance benefits with the support of local government units. (PIA-JSC)