The Senate is inclined to reject PhilHealth’s request for an additional P70 billion subsidy, citing its P500-billion reserve and underutilized funds. Senate President Escudero questioned why PhilHealth has so much unused funding while many members see limited benefits. Recent controversy over the transfer of unused funds to the Treasury heightened scrutiny, with the Supreme Court temporarily halting the transfer. Escudero suggested PhilHealth should use reserves to reduce premiums or enhance member benefits. The Senate aims to maximize fiscal allocations without increasing PhilHealth’s funding unnecessarily.
SENATE LEANS AGAINST ADDITIONAL PHILHEALTH SUBSIDY AMID FUNDS SURPLUS
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