DOH disqualifies road traffic violators from zero-balance billing

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced that road traffic violators admitted to Department of Health (DOH) hospitals will be disqualified from the zero-balance billing policy.

This new policy aims to discourage road crashes and promote adherence to traffic regulations.

Violators such as those not wearing helmets, seatbelts, or driving under the influence of alcohol will be disqualified.

However, urgent medical care will remain a top priority, with billing to occur after discharge.

Victims of road traffic violators will continue to receive full coverage.

Herbosa stated that those who violate the law and cause injury should not be qualified for benefits funded by taxes, emphasizing the need to use taxes for those who need them most.