RA11228: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWDs), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "MAGNA CARTA FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
Republic Act (RA) 11228, enacted on February 26, 2019, amends the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability (RA 7277) to mandate the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) coverage for all persons with disability (PWDs). The Act aims to ensure that PWDs have access to quality healthcare services and offset the additional costs associated with their disability.
What is RA 11228?
RA 11228 guarantees automatic PhilHealth coverage for all registered PWDs, ensuring their access to essential healthcare services. This provision is crucial for promoting the health and well-being of PWDs, who often face barriers in accessing healthcare.
Other Key Provisions:
Registration Process: PWDs registered with the Department of Health's (DOH) Philippine Registry of Persons with Disability (PRPWD) are automatically covered under PhilHealth.
Premium Contributions: The national government shoulders the premium contributions for all PWDs. For employed PWDs, the premium is shared equally between their employers and the government.
Exclusive Packages: PhilHealth is mandated to develop exclusive benefit packages tailored to the specific health and development needs of PWDs.
Rehabilitation Services: PhilHealth accredits both hospital-based and non-hospital-based rehabilitation service providers to ensure access to rehabilitation services for PWDs.
Fund Source: The implementation of the Act is funded through PhilHealth's National Health Insurance Fund, sourced from the proceeds of RA 10351 (sin tax law).