MANILA – The Philippine Heath Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday urged health facilities to apply as accredited Konsulta Package providers in their areas.
In a radio show over DZBB 594, PhilHealth Corporate Affairs Group acting Vice President Rey Baleña said the national government targets to have over 5,000 Konsulta Package providers in line with its goal to make quality primary healthcare accessible for every Filipino.
Currently, the PhilHealth has 2,686 accredited Konsulta Package providers nationwide and their details can be found in the PhilHealth website.
They provide medical consultations and preventive health services. They also help patients get services from other partner health facilities or referrals to approriate hospitals for disease treatment.
“Patuloy po tayo nanawagan sa mga qualified na maging Konsulta Package providers na magpa-accredit na po (We call on qualified Konsulta Package providers to apply for accreditation),” Baleña said.
Rural health units, private clinics, outpatient departments, company clinics and school clinics may apply, he added.
“Meron pong mga eskwelahan, kapag may Konsulta Package provider dun, eh di yung mga faculty at mga estudyante na naroon hagip na po nila yun (If there are schools with a Konsulta Package provider, the faculty and students may be included),” he said.
Last week, the PhilHealth Board increased the capitation per patient from PHP550 to PHP1,700 every year.
To avail of the Konsulta Package benefits, members must register to the provider of their choice using their PhilHealth identification number via the member portal.
“Sinabi po sa Universal Health Care Law, tayo po ang kelangan mamili ng Konsulta Package provider or primary care provider, hindi ang PhilHealth ang pipili para sa miyembro (The Universal Health Care Law states that the members should choose their own Konsulta Package provider or primary care provider, PhilHealth will not choose for them),” Baleña said.
He advised members to choose providers that are near to their residences or workplaces. (PNA)
