Think tank Action for Economic Reforms (AER) has warned against the proposed measure in Congress seeking to grant the president the power to suspend Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) premium hikes. ManilaBulletin
In a statement, AER said Thursday, March 23, that giving the president the power to suspend the increase in premium rates without clearly defining the conditions and parameters of the power would pose a danger to public health.
“We recognize that the suspension of PhilHealth premium hikes during calamities and national emergencies is a humane measure to provide Filipinos with financial relief,” AER explained. “This will reduce the provision of health goods and services and at the same will increase the out-of-expenses for health care, especially among the lower-income groups,” AER said.
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