CHED, PhilHealth sign MoU to cover 500K low-income students

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance healthcare support for underprivileged Filipino students and their families.

Under this partnership, CHED-UniFAST TES and TDP beneficiaries will gain access to PhilHealth coverage, with state universities and colleges acting as contact centers for health services.

The agreement aims to provide approximately 500,000 low-income students and their families with essential healthcare services and prioritize affordable primary care through the Konsulta program.

University of the Philippines Manila will assist in accrediting SUC health facilities as Konsulta Providers to facilitate efficient outpatient service delivery.

CHED Chairperson Prospero De Vera III emphasized that this collaboration aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to expand PhilHealth's reach, focusing on primary healthcare for underserved Filipinos.

The partnership aims to simplify claims processing and ensure efficient utilization of payments within schools and through local government units.