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Accessible hospital services for public school teachers, dependents sought
Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Senate Bill No. 1585, the "Public School Teachers' Hospital Benefits Act," to provide accessible and affordable hospital services for public school teachers and their dependents.
The proposed law mandates all government hospitals to offer comprehensive healthcare services to teachers and their families.
It also seeks to ensure teachers receive at least a 10 percent discount on consultations and hospitalization fees, along with fast-lane facilities.
Senator Tulfo stated that the measure addresses health inequities and aims to strengthen the teaching workforce, as healthy teachers contribute to better student learning outcomes.
Additionally, the bill proposes conducting medical examinations for teacher applicants and monitoring their health conditions.
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