Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to Hold DOH Accountable Over Slow PhilHealth Benefit Increases
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to Hold DOH Accountable Over Slow PhilHealth Benefit Increases Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has vowed to hold the Department of Health (DOH) accountable during the House Plenary debates on its 2025 Proposed Budget, focusing on the department’s slow implementation of PhilHealth benefit increases. With billions in funds, Lee questioned why diagnostic tests like PET Scan, CT Scan, and MRI have yet to be included in urgent care packages. “Illness shouldn’t cost livelihoods,” Lee stressed, reiterating his call for a 50% increase in PhilHealth coverage. #HealthForAll #PhilHealthAccountability #WilbertLeeForChange #DOHBudgetDebates Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 08 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Secures Free Prescription Glasses in PhilHealth Package, Ensuring Eye Care for All 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Laments DOH’s Inaction on PhilHealth Benefits Amid Billions in Funds
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Laments DOH’s Inaction on PhilHealth Benefits Amid Billions in Funds As the Department of Health (DOH) faced scrutiny in the House Plenary, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee criticized the slow pace of expanding PhilHealth benefits, particularly the non-inclusion of costly treatments like MRI and PET scans. Despite PhilHealth’s massive P500 billion fund, Lee pointed out that essential healthcare services remain out of reach for many Filipinos. “Napakalaking kasalanan ang pagtengga ng pondo para sa kalusugan,” Lee said, demanding more efficient use of the state insurer’s resources. #ExpandPhilHealthBenefits #HealthcareAccessNow #WilbertLeeForThePeople #PublicHealthUrgency Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 08 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Secures Free Prescription Glasses in PhilHealth Package, Ensuring Eye Care for All 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee Respects Filing Of Ethics Complaint Of Fellow Lawmakers
Lee Respects Filing Of Ethics Complaint Of Fellow Lawmakers “Hindi po natin kailanman magiging intensyon ang manakit o mambully.” This was the statement of Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee over the decision of his fellow lawmakers in filing an ethics complaint against him. “Iginagalang po natin ito bilang karapatan ng kapwa natin mambabatas,” Lee said. The Bicolano lawmaker further said that he had no intention to disrespect the institution and that his action was brought upon by his impassioned advocacy to put on record the commitments he secured from the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on lowering the out-of-pocket medical expenses of Filipinos. Among the commitments sealed are: Free diagnostic tests such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan, Computed Tomography (CT) scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as part of outpatient services not later than December 31, 2024; At least 80% coverage for cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and procedures for heart diseases not later than December 31, 2024; 50% across-the-board PhilHealth benefit increases effective November 2024; Free pediatrics and adult prescription glasses effective November 2024. A staunch health advocate, Lee persistently and successfully pushed for the 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits which was implemented last February 14. “Naninindigan po tayo sa hangarin nating tugunan na ang kulang-kulang at napakamahal na mga benepisyong pangkalusugan na isiniwalat natin noong nakaraang taon pa, at mahigit isang dekadang hindi inaksyunan ng DOH at PhilHealth,” the solon from Bicol remarked. It can be recalled that Lee deferred the budget of DOH and its attached agencies during the House plenary debates on September 23 due to his dissatisfaction over its lack of urgency and inaction on expanding PhilHealth benefit coverage despite the state health insurer’s billions of available funds that he exposed during the DOH budget briefing last year. Lee stated that he will explain his side once summoned by the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges saying, “Hinihintay lang po natin na makakuha ng opisyal na kopya para makatugon sa nasabing ethics complaint.” Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 08 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Secures Free Prescription Glasses in PhilHealth Package, Ensuring Eye Care for All 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee’s Efforts Pay Off: PhilHealth to Cover Major Diagnostics and Cancer Treatments
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee’s Efforts Pay Off: PhilHealth to Cover Major Diagnostics and Cancer Treatments Through his persistent efforts to improve healthcare service in the country, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has secured commitments from the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to provide wider coverage for diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments. From free PET scan, CT scan and MRI to covering 80% of cancer treatments, these benefits will be effective by December 2024. “Kasama ang sambayanan, babantayan ko ito,” Lee remarked, stressing the importance of ensuring that these commitments translate into real benefits for the public. #ExpandedHealthcare #PhilHealthCoverage #WilbertLeeAdvocacy #BetterHealthForAll Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 08 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Secures Free Prescription Glasses in PhilHealth Package, Ensuring Eye Care for All 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Accessible Healthcare for Filipinos: Lee Secures DOH, PhilHealth Commitment to Increase Health Benefits
Accessible Healthcare for Filipinos: Lee Secures DOH, PhilHealth Commitment to Increase Health Benefits In a significant victory for Filipinos, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee of Agri Party-List has succeeded in his persistent push to increase PhilHealth benefits, reducing the hospital expenses of millions. The Department of Health (DOH) has committed to boosting PhilHealth’s spending from P140 billion to P250 billion for FY 2025, marking a major step forward for affordable healthcare. He likewise secured commitment for a 50% across-the-board increase in PhilHealth benefits, inclusion of costly diagnostic tests such as PET Scan, CT Scan, and MRI and eye care in the benefit packages, and increasing coverage of chemotherapy and heart procedures to 80%, among others. “Natutuwa po tayo na matapos ang mahigit na ilang dekada ng paghihintay, nakuha natin ang pangakong ito. Di natin ito titigilan hanggang sa maisakatuparan ito! “ Lee said, highlighting the long battle to achieve more accessible medical services for every Filipino. #HealthcareVictory #PhilHealthBenefits #WilbertLeeForFilipinos #AffordableHealthcareNow Healthcare Policy Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 08 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee Secures Free Prescription Glasses in PhilHealth Package, Ensuring Eye Care for All 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
PhilHealth Benefits to Increase by 50%, Expanded Coverage for Cancer and Heart Disease Treatments
PhilHealth Benefits to Increase by 50%, Expanded Coverage for Cancer and Heart Disease Treatments Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has announced a major win for the Filipino healthcare system: a 50% increase in PhilHealth benefits, set to take effect by November 2024. This comes after a series of budget deliberations rooted from his strong advocacy in reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Lee pushed for this reform to help millions of Filipinos who struggle with medical costs. The health benefits increases include coverage for critical diagnostic tests like PET scan, CT scan, and MRI to be implemented by the end of December 2024. These services will now be a part of outpatient healthcare coverage under PhilHealth, easing the financial strain on families. “Hindi po ito laban na pansarili lang. Laban ito ng milyong-milyong Pilipinong laging may pangamba na magkasakit sa takot na malubog lalo sa utang at kahirapan dahil walang pambili ng gamot o pambayad sa ospital,” Lee said, emphasizing the importance of this health reform for the nation. Lee likewise pushed for the commitment to cover 80% of costs of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and procedures for heart diseases and prescription glasses for adults and children by November 2024. #PhilHealthBenefitsIncrease #WilbertLee #HealthcareAdvocate #CancerTreatmentCoverage #OutpatientServices #UniversalHealthcare Healthcare Policy Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos 05 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee Welcomes Inclusion of Free Eyeglasses in PhilHealth Benefits Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee Urges DOH to Enhance PhilHealth, Cut Costs
Lee urges DOH to Enhance Philhealth, Cut Cost The Department of Health (DOH) heeded the persistent calls of Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee in providing a comprehensive plan and timeline in lowering the out-of-pocket medical expenses of Filipinos, particularly by increasing the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) benefit packages. “Natutuwa po tayo na matapos ang mahigit na isang dekada ng paghihintay para sa dagdag na serbisyong pangkalusugan, ngayon po, dito sa ating 19th Congress, ay humakbang tayo palapit sa katuparan ng ating adhikain na libreng gamot at pagpapagamot para sa bawat Pilipino.” “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa pamumuno ni House Speaker Martin Romualdez na tumutok sa ating mga deliberasyon hanggang maipasa ang Pambansang Budget,” Lee said during his explanation of his affirmative vote on the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. “Ito pong ating ipinaglalaban para sa budget ng kalusugan ay hindi po pansarili, ito ay laban ng milyon-milyon nating kababayan na araw-araw ay humaharap sa pangamba na magkasakit sa takot na lalong malubog sa utang at kahirapan dahil walang pambili ng gamot o pambayad sa ospital,” he added. According to the Bicolano lawmaker, DOH and PhilHealth expressed its strong commitment as signed by DOH Secretary and Chairman of PhilHealth Board Ted Herbosa and PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. to implement the following, among others: To boost PhilHealth’s spending by increasing benefit payments from P140 billion, as reported, to P250 billion for FY 2025 on how to lower the out-of-pocket expenses of Filipinos on their hospitalization costs and health services To cover pediatrics and adult prescription glasses by November 2024. To implement another round of benefits package enhancement, across-the-board, by 50% effective November 2024. To cover diagnostic tests such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan and Computed Tomography (CT) scan as part of outpatient services not later than December 31, 2024. To cover at least 80% of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and procedures for heart diseases not later than December 31, 2024. Notwithstanding the commitments made by DOH and PhilHealth, Lee underscored the need to monitor its implementation as the fight for quality, accessible and compassionate healthcare is far from over, saying, “Hindi natatapos sa paglagda ng commitment na ito ang ating laban. Ang pinakamahalaga po dito ay ang epektibong implementasyon.” “Kasama ang sambayanan, babantayan ko ito. Illness shouldn’t cost livelihoods. Para sa buhay at kabuhayan ng bawat Pilipino, hindi ko ito tatantanan!” Lee remarked. It can be recalled that during the House Budget Plenary Debates last September 23, Lee deferred the budget of the health agency three times, citing dissatisfaction over the commitments it provided, which eventually suspended the budget deliberations of the DOH. A staunch health advocate,Lee successfully pushed for the 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits which was implemented last February 14. As early as March this year, Lee has also been pushing for the inclusion of optometric services in PhilHealth urgent care packages, as well as the costly diagnostic tests such as PET scan, CT scan, and MRI, among others. “Patuloy lang tayo sa pakikinig at pagtugon sa mga hinaing ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino na walang pambili ng gamot at pambayad sa ospital. Sa pagtutulungan, maipapanalo natin itong laban na ito. Libreng gamot at pagpapagamot, gawin na natin. Laban natin itong lahat!” Lee said. Healthcare Policy Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos 05 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee Welcomes Inclusion of Free Eyeglasses in PhilHealth Benefits Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee defers DOH budget, demands plan for PhilHealth benefits increase
Lee defers DOH budget, demands comprehensive plan on PhilHealth benefits increases Congressman Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee deferred the House plenary deliberations on the proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Health (DOH) and its attached agencies, including the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), on Monday. This decision stemmed from the agency’s inaction and lack of specific plans to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses for Filipinos. During the House debates, Lee expressed dissatisfaction with the DOH’s responses regarding the implementation of PhilHealth benefit increases, which he has been advocating for. As a result, he moved to defer the budget discussions multiple times, ultimately leading to the suspension of the deliberations. “It’s disheartening to see the DOH acting this way. Are the officials ignoring the pleas of Filipinos regarding inadequate healthcare services? Why can’t they provide what is necessary for the health and well-being of our citizens?” Lee lamented. He previously criticized the DOH, which leads the Benefits Committee (BenCom) responsible for PhilHealth policy directions, for its unresponsive benefits packages. “Are we just going to wait idly while we hope for an approval of our call for better and more tangible benefits from PhilHealth? Are these officials gods, sitting before us? If it takes my pleading for the people, I will do it. Have compassion for the Filipinos,” Lee stressed, questioning the urgency and inaction of the PhilHealth Benefits Committee. “Will we just be left waiting again? Is it only to be sidelined in the next budget deliberations? Since they have not provided the repeatedly requested benefit increases before these discussions, there has been no announcement of a plan or timeline to address public concerns, nor any indication of what help they need. This is a grave injustice to the people,” he remarked. “We are not just violating their rights; we are allowing them to suffer without a fight.” According to Lee, with hundreds of billions in PhilHealth funds, he felt he had “no choice” but to defer the DOH budget until the agency submits: A detailed plan with a timeline to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for hospitalization. A significant increase in the benefit package to cover diagnostic tests like PET scans, MRIs, and CT scans as part of outpatient services. A revised benefit plan approved by the PhilHealth Board, complete with an implementation timeline. Full coverage for cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and procedures for heart diseases. A 50% increase in benefits effective immediately. Inclusion of optometric services and eyeglasses in the PhilHealth benefits package by September 30. An expansion plan for PhilHealth-accredited facilities offering special medical services like breast cancer treatment. A timeline for the implementation of the Konsulta program by PhilHealth. A comprehensive report on medicines and vaccines, including the latest statements on allotment, obligation, and disbursement. The latest statement on the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP), including plans and timelines for acquiring medical equipment for public hospitals. “We need a radical overhaul, not just incremental changes in our health financing. This is not about piecemeal support for healthcare,” the Bicolano lawmaker said. “As the saying goes, ‘every life is valuable,’ but why must we face the reality that to receive treatment and prolong lives, we must incur exorbitant costs? Health funds must be utilized for health!” A staunch advocate for healthcare, Lee successfully pushed for a 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits that was implemented on February 14. While there is no confirmed schedule for the resumption of the plenary deliberation on the DOH budget, the House debates are set to conclude this week. “Healthcare is a serious matter. Lives are at stake here. We will stand firm until the end, as this is a fight for every Filipino. I will not back down!” Lee declared. “Illness should not cost livelihoods. Let’s work towards equitable and compassionate healthcare until medications and treatments are free for every Filipino,” he added. Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos 05 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee Welcomes Inclusion of Free Eyeglasses in PhilHealth Benefits Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to Grill DOH Over Delays in PhilHealth Benefits Expansion
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to Grill DOH Over Delays in PhilHealth Benefits Expansion During the House Plenary debates on the proposed 2025 budget for the Department of Health (DOH), Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee is set to question the lack of urgency in expanding PhilHealth benefits despite the insurer’s billions in available funds. Lee, a staunch health advocate, has long pushed for the increase in health benefits and inclusion of costly diagnostic tests in PhilHealth’s urgent care packages. “Sa kabila ng bilyon-bilyong pondo, bakit tingi-tingi at pinatatagal ang mga benepisyo?” Lee asked, calling for swift action on much-needed healthcare services. #PhilHealthReforms #HealthAccessForAll #WilbertLeeAdvocacy #DOHAccountability Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos 05 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee Welcomes Inclusion of Free Eyeglasses in PhilHealth Benefits Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Include MRI, PET, CT scan, and costly diagnostic tests in PhilHealth urgent care benefit packages – Lee
Wilbert Lee Pushes for Expanded PhilHealth Coverage of Diagnostic Tests News include MRI, PET, CT scan, costly diagnostic tests in PhilHealth urgent care benefit packages – Lee “Yung kayang ibigay, dapat ibigay na agad!” This was what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee reiterated as he pushed for the inclusion of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Computed Tomography (CT) scan, and all other diagnostic tests in the urgent care packages of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). During the House Committee on Health hearing on Tuesday, Lee stressed that “napakatagal na po ng mga modernong teknolohiyang ito na ginagamit para ma-detect kung meron at kung ano nang stage ng cancer, pero hindi pa pala ito automatic na covered ng PhilHealth. Napakahalaga na may access dito ang ating mga kababayan.” Currently, the MRI, CT and PET scans are only covered by PhilHealth if these are undertaken as inpatient services. On the other hand, these are included in the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medical Assistance to Indigent Patients (MAIP) program. “Napakaraming pera ng PhilHealth. Sabi nga natin, hindi prayoridad ng PhilHealth na ilagak ang pondo sa bangko. Bilang health insurance provider, dapat gamitin, ubusin ito kung kinakailangan, sa pagpapalawak ng mga benepisyo nito, kasama na ang full coverage sa mabibigat na karamdaman at diagnostic tests. Huwag nating patagalin at ipagkait ang serbisyo, lalo na sa nangangailangan,” Lee said. “Paano kung hindi naka-confine pero kailangang gawin ang ganitong procedure? Kailangan pang magpa-admit muna? Paano kung walang malapitan o mapagkunan ng MAIP? Di biro ang gagastusin sa mga ito. Bago pa makaipon, baka malala na ang sakit o kaya naman ay mabaon sa utang para lang maipagawa ang procedure na ito,” he added. During the May 21 House Committee on Health hearing, Lee raised a motion for the Committee to urge PhilHealth to include the said scans and diagnostic services in its benefit packages which was then approved by Chairperson Rep. Gato Ciriaco Jr. A staunch health advocate, Lee aggressively pushed for the 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits. This came after he revealed during the DOH budget hearing last September 2023 that the state health insurer had P466 billion investible funds aside from its P68.4 billion net income and P100 billion government subsidy. In his October 2023 letter addressed to PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. and House Resolution No. 1407 filed October of last year, Lee urged the state health insurer to increase all its benefit packages by 30% since its case rate is no longer responsive to the hospitalization cost of beneficiaries, as this has not been adjusted for over a decade. The 30% increase in PhilHealth benefit packages took effect on February 14. Ledesma, on his part, acknowledged Lee’s persistence in calling for the said increase. “Kami sa PhilHealth, we will be eternally grateful to Honorable Wilbert Lee… Yung pagka-mention niya na ‘ang dami-dami niyong pera, you have to start thinking of the benefit package increases’, talagang si Honorable Lee is really the one who got the ball rolling. Siya talaga yung spark… and it was really, the way it was mentioned, the way it was highlighted, I think everyone started talking about it. Pero honestly Cong., kayo ang nag-umpisa ng lahat. Maraming, maraming, maraming salamat,” Ledesma stated during the House Committee on Health briefing last February 14. The solon from Bicol also advocated for the full coverage of dialysis, cancer treatment, heart bypass surgery, and other diagnostic tests and preventive measures, as well as the effective implementation of the “No Balance Billing” with the ultimate goal of freeing our countrymen from out-of-pocket medical expenses. “Sabi ko nga po, hindi tayo hihinto sa 30% increase lang sa mga benepisyo ng PhilHealth. The government should be proactive in providing the Filipinos what they deserve. We deserve better healthcare services, so we should demand better,” the Bicolano lawmaker said. “Bukod sa tiyak na trabaho, dagdag na kita, sapat at murang pagkain, kasama sa mga serbisyong dapat singilin mula sa gobyerno ang pagkakaloob ng de-kalidad, abot-kaya, at mapagmalasakit na serbisyong pangkalusugan. Winner Tayo Lahat kung maibibigay ito sa Pilipino, kung saan mababawasan ang pasanin at pangamba nila na lalong malubog sa utang at kahirapan dahil walang panggastos sa gamot o pagpapa-ospital,” Lee added. Healthcare Access and Equity Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 07 Nov 2024 Lee Blasts DOH For Failure To Submit Comprehensive Plan To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs 06 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert Lee’s Push for Free Optometric Services to Benefit 40M Filipinos 05 Nov 2024 Cong. Manoy Wilbert “Wise” Lee Welcomes Inclusion of Free Eyeglasses in PhilHealth Benefits Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News