BAGUIO CITY – The public is urged to report to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) the issuance of PhilHealth cards bearing photos of politicians in line with the government’s anti-epal policy.
Under the Anti-Epal law, politicians are prohibited from self-promotion such as putting their photos or names on government programs and projects.
“If somebody else issues the ID, we do not necessary have to accept them especially if they have photos of politicians,” said Dr. Dominga Gadgad, PhilHealth regional vice president for the Cordillera, in an interview Wednesday.
Gadgad said members can get their IDs and member data sheet from any PhilHealth offices.
She also said that members need not be endorsed by any politician to avail of the agency’s benefits.
“As long as they are enrolled, they can get their health benefit,” she said.
PhilHealth membership comes in two forms -- the direct paying member, those who are employed or are voluntary paying members, and those who are sponsored by the municipal, provincial and national government like the senior citizens and members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) whose payment contributions are downloaded by the national government.
These members have dependents who are also qualified to the PhilHealth benefits. (PNA)
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