The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 6557 which provides for barangay health workers (BHWs) a monthly honoraria worth P3,000, among other benefits.
The measure, approved unanimously with 258 yes votes, defines BHW as a person appointed as a support health worker in the barangays unit as defined and covered by the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers.
Under the bill, the BHW may take different roles as advocate educator, disseminator, coordinator, record keeper, and health care service provider in the community. It grants an accredited BHW hazard, transportation and subsistence allowances, including a one-time retirement cash incentive, health benefits, vacation and maternity leaves and cash gifts.
The bill mandates the Government Service Insurance System to provide an accredited BHW insurance coverage and benefits the cost of which will be shouldered by the local government unit concerned.
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