PhilHealth gets P53.26B subsidy in 2026 budget, Marcos aims to enhance benefits
PhilHealth has been allocated a P53.26-billion subsidy in the proposed national budget for 2026, reversing the zero-subsidy policy adopted for 2025.
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto stated that education and health are priorities under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s agenda, with plans to enhance PhilHealth's benefit packages without increasing members' premium contributions.
PhilHealth's fund balance is projected at P348 billion by the end of 2025, which could allow for substantial improvements in service quality.
Mr. Recto emphasized addressing the shortage of hospital care in provinces and improving services in DoH-run hospitals, potentially implementing zero-balance billing for qualified low-income beneficiaries.
The government aims to improve PhilHealth's efficiency and operational challenges through a 'major revamp', following a Supreme Court order that halted the transfer of funds from PhilHealth to the National Government.
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