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MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the package rate for hemodialysis from from PHP4,000 to PHP6,350 per session.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said the PhilHealth Board en banc approved the new rate of PHP6,350 per session in both public and private dialysis units.
It also allowed private dialysis units to charge out of pocket if there are services provided beyond the listed minimum standards of care, the DOH said.
"Nephrologists in these private dialysis units are also allowed to bill an additional professional fee of up to PHP450 for services rendered. The next step will be a detailed PhilHealth Circular and operationalization by PhilHealth Management to ensure that the higher rate can already be claimed," the DOH added.
Earlier, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa convened the Benefits Committee (Bencom) to hear the feedback from hospitals, dialysis centers, and the Philippine Society of Nephrology.
The Bencom noted the operations feedback on the recently implemented PHP4,000 rate, particularly the persistent challenges of dialysis providers. (PNA)
