The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminds that Filipinos can fully avail of its benefits for the treatment of influenza and influenza-like illnesses, emphasizing the role of its enhanced primary care package.
Members are urged to immediately consult with their chosen YAKAP Clinic upon experiencing flu-like symptoms. The PhilHealth YAKAP benefit provides coverage for consultations, essential medicines, laboratory tests, if recommended by the primary physician. This package is designed to promote prevention and early disease detection to help curb financial hardship for the members in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure a healthy nation.
PhilHealth encourages all Filipinos to select and be empaneled with a YAKAP Clinic to avail of primary care benefits through the eGovPH app, PhilHealth Member Portal or in PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office.
Further, PhilHealth ensures coverage from the onset of severe symptoms. Patients rushed to the Emergency Room and classified as emergent or critical are covered by the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit Package. PhilHealth also provides a P12,870 case rate package for influenza cases requiring confinement, with a separate package rate available for cases that develop complications like pneumonia.
Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, President and CEO of PhilHealth, reminded the public not only of the available benefits but also of the importance of prevention.
“We encourage everyone to avail their PhilHealth YAKAP benefit. Let us not wait for the cough, fever, or cold to worsen,” explained Dr. Mercado. “I also urge everyone to prioritize simple preventive measures: wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoid crowded places if you are already feeling sick.”
 reminds that Filipinos can fully avail of its benefits for the treatment of influenza and influenza-like illnesses, emphasizing the role of its enhanced primary care package. ){kind=link}