PhilHealth approves P284B budget for 2025, no gov't subsidy needed

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assured its members on Monday that they can continue using all health packages despite having no government subsidies for 2025.

PhilHealth's Board of Directors approved a P284 billion budget for 2025, which is 10 percent higher than the P259 billion allotted for 2024, emphasizing increased benefits and reduced out-of-pocket expenses for Filipinos.

Despite receiving no subsidy in 2025, PhilHealth still has a surplus of P150 billion as of October 31, sufficient to cover benefits and improve existing ones without government support.

The approved budget includes P271 billion for benefit expenses, with increases in case rates, Z benefits, PhilHealth Konsulta, capitation per person, and hemodialysis sessions.

PhilHealth emphasized its commitment to providing higher benefits while recognizing the need to spend more so that families will spend less on health care.