HB09072: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR FILIPINOS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
This bill establishes a policy for a free annual medical check-up for all Filipino citizens through their membership in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). This is a significant step towards enhancing preventive and curative medicine in the country, promoting the health and well-being of Filipinos, and preventing disease, disability, and death. The free check-up will include blood sugar and cholesterol tests, with other laboratory and diagnostic tests subject to PhilHealth fund availability.
The Department of Health (DOH) in coordination with PhilHealth, is tasked with establishing a system to ensure accessible and quality healthcare services. This act aims to promote early diagnosis and risk identification, thereby contributing to a healthier population and a more robust healthcare system.