HB05784: Enacted into law "RA11223" on Feb. 20, 2019 | PROVIDING FOR A UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE FOR FILIPINOS
This bill provides universal health coverage for Filipinos, ensuring access to comprehensive health services without causing financial hardship. It aims to provide every Filipino with healthy living conditions and access to cost-effective and quality health care.
The bill guarantees health insurance coverage for all citizens, emphasizing primary care and financial risk protection. It also strengthens the National Health Insurance Program and renames it as the National Health Security Program, enhancing its benefits and coverage.
The bill also mandates the creation of a Health Technology Assessment Council to guide decision-making on health interventions and ensure their safety, effectiveness, and affordability.