Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Monitors DOH, PhilHealth Promises for Increased Health Benefits
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Monitors DOH, PhilHealth Promises for Increased Health Benefits With PhilHealth’s recent fund reallocation, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee reminded DOH and PhilHealth of their commitments, including 80% coverage for cancer treatments, free diagnostic tests, and a 50% increase in PhilHealth benefits by November. Lee highlighted the urgency for implementation, pointing out that millions of Filipinos face delays in receiving essential healthcare services. “Hindi dapat pinatatagal ang mga serbisyong kailangan ng mga Pilipino,” Lee remarked, stressing the importance of quick action. #AffordableHealthcare #PhilHealthEnhancements #WilbertLeeForBetterHealth #HealthBenefitsNow Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 28 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to DOH and PhilHealth: “Use Health Funds for People’s Health” 28 Oct 2024 Free Prescription Glasses, Optometric Services Lee Fought For To Benefit Millions Of Filipinos 25 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Respects Lawmakers’ Complaint, Stresses Need for Immediate PhilHealth Reforms Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to DOH and PhilHealth: “Use Health Funds for People’s Health”
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to DOH and PhilHealth: “Use Health Funds for People’s Health” As the P30 billion PhilHealth fund is transferred to support other government appropriations, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee keeps an eye on DOH and PhilHealth’s benefit expansion commitments. Lee, who successfully pushed for a 30% PhilHealth increase last February, urges the departments to focus on timely implementation. “Hindi dapat pabigat sa taumbayan,” Lee stated, advocating for immediate and comprehensive healthcare access for all Filipinos. #HealthcareExpansion #PhilHealthForThePeople #WilbertLeeHealthAdvocate #BudgetForHealth Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 28 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to DOH and PhilHealth: “Use Health Funds for People’s Health” 28 Oct 2024 Free Prescription Glasses, Optometric Services Lee Fought For To Benefit Millions Of Filipinos 25 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Respects Lawmakers’ Complaint, Stresses Need for Immediate PhilHealth Reforms Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Respects Lawmakers’ Complaint, Stresses Need for Immediate PhilHealth Reforms
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Respects Lawmakers’ Complaint, Stresses Need for Immediate PhilHealth Reforms Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee responded to the ethics complaint filed by fellow lawmakers, asserting that he respects that said complaint and that his goal was always to secure better healthcare for Filipinos. With more than P500 billion in PhilHealth’s available funds, Lee pushed for urgent benefit increases and public transparency in deliberations. “Ang pondo para sa kalusugan, dapat gamitin para sa kalusugan,” Lee remarked, emphasizing that more Filipinos deserve access to affordable and effective healthcare services. #HealthcareReformNow #WilbertLeeAdvocacy #PhilHealthTransparency #EthicsAndReforms Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 25 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Respects Lawmakers’ Complaint, Stresses Need for Immediate PhilHealth Reforms 24 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Defends Push for PhilHealth Benefit Expansion Amid Ethics Complaint 23 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Respect Filing of Ethics Complaint by Lawmakers Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Pushes for Livestreaming of PhilHealth Benefits Committee Meeting to Ensure Public Access
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Pushes for Livestreaming of PhilHealth Benefits Committee Meeting to Ensure Public Access As part of his push for greater transparency in crafting responsive health benefits, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee filed House Resolution No. 2015, calling for the PhilHealth Benefits Committee (BenCom) to livestream their meetings. With decisions about PhilHealth benefits impacting millions of Filipinos, Lee stressed the importance of public access to the deliberations on increasing coverage for medical treatments and ensuring better healthcare for all. “Karapatan ng mga Pilipino na malaman kung saan napupunta ang pinaghihirapan nilang kontribusyon sa PhilHealth. I-livestream dapat ang meetings ng BenCom” Lee remarked, pushing for action and accountability. #PhilHealthTransparency #WilbertLeeForThePeople #HealthcareReformsNow #PhilHealthAccessForAll Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 22 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Pushes for Livestreaming of PhilHealth Benefits Committee Meeting to Ensure Public Access 21 Oct 2024 Lee Urges PhilHealth, PCA To Expedite Implementation Of Coconut Farmers’ Health Benefits 21 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Calls for PhilHealth Benefits Meeting to Be Livestreamed for Public Transparency Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Urges PhilHealth to Fast-Track Benefit Increases for Critical Treatments
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Urges PhilHealth to Fast-Track Benefit Increases for Critical Treatments Amid growing concerns over costly medical procedures, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has called for the Department of Health to immediately convene the Benefits Committee with livestream and increase PhilHealth coverage for major medical treatments such as cancer and coronary artery disease. Lee’s House Resolution No. 2015 demands urgent action, emphasizing that PhilHealth’s billions in funds should be used for expanding health benefits. “Ang pondo para sa kalusugan, dapat gamitin para sa kalusugan!” Lee declared, urging that benefits be rolled out swiftly to relieve Filipinos of the financial burden of healthcare. #ExpandPhilHealthBenefits #WilbertLeeForHealthcare #BetterHealthCoverage #PhilHealthReforms Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 18 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Urges PhilHealth to Fast-Track Benefit Increases for Critical Treatments 17 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee to Hold DOH Accountable Over Slow PhilHealth Benefit Increases 16 Oct 2024 Amid P30B fund transfer Lee Keeps An Eye On DOH, PhilHealth To Deliver Commitments Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Stands Firm: Demands Radical Overhaul in PhilHealth Benefits
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Stands Firm: Demands Radical Overhaul in PhilHealth Benefits In a bold move during the House plenary debates, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee deferred the 2025 DOH budget, insisting on a comprehensive plan for increased PhilHealth benefits. Lee called for immediate action, including a 50% benefits increase and full coverage for diagnostic tests and cancer treatments. “We need a radical overhaul, hindi tingi-tingi na suporta sa serbisyong pangkalusugan,” Lee stressed, as he urged the DOH to present clear timelines for these reforms. #RadicalHealthReforms #PhilHealthOverhaul #WilbertLeeAdvocacy #HealthcareForAll Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 09 Oct 2024 Health Reforms Take Shape: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Continuously Fights for Lower Medical Costs for Filipinos 08 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee's Efforts Pay Off: PhilHealth to Cover Major Diagnostics and Cancer Treatments 07 Oct 2024 Accessible Healthcare for Filipinos: Lee Secures DOH, PhilHealth Commitment to Increase Health Benefits Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Health Reforms Take Shape: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Continuously Fights for Lower Medical Costs for Filipinos
Health Reforms Take Shape: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Continuously Fights for Lower Medical Costs for Filipinos The fight for accessible and quality healthcare has taken a significant leap forward as Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee secured the DOH‘s commitment to lower the cost of hospitalization and medical services. With 50% benefit enhancements across the board and a focus on pediatric and adult prescription glasses, DOH and PhilHealth is set to make healthcare more affordable for millions of Filipinos. “Illness shouldn’t cost livelihoods,” Lee emphasized, underscoring his commitment to continuously monitor the implementation of these reforms. #HealthcareRevolution #PhilHealthForAll #WilbertLeeFightsForHealth #LowerMedicalCosts Healthcare Policy Previous Post Latest Posts 09 Oct 2024 Health Reforms Take Shape: Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Continuously Fights for Lower Medical Costs for Filipinos 08 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee's Efforts Pay Off: PhilHealth to Cover Major Diagnostics and Cancer Treatments 07 Oct 2024 Accessible Healthcare for Filipinos: Lee Secures DOH, PhilHealth Commitment to Increase Health Benefits 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 15 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Laments DOH’s Inaction on PhilHealth Benefits Amid Billions in Funds 14 Oct 2024 Lee Respects Filing Of Ethics Complaint Of Fellow Lawmakers 12 Oct 2024 “Sampolan ang DOH!” Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Blocks Budget Over Failure to Implement PhilHealth Changes Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Lee’s Demand To Overhaul Healthcare Services Gains Overwhelming Support
Lee’s Demand To Overhaul Healthcare Services Gains Overwhelming Support Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee garnered overwhelming support for successfully securing a commitment from the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) that they will impose radical increases in healthcare benefits to lower the out-of-pocket medical expenses of Filipinos. During the September 23 House Plenary budget deliberations, Lee stressed that “We need a radical overhaul and not incremental change in our health financing. Radikal, hindi tingi-tingi na suporta sa serbisyong pangkalusugan.” It can be recalled that during the recently concluded House Plenary budget debates, the Bicolano lawmaker secured a strong commitment from the DOH and PhilHealth to improve health services as signed by DOH Secretary and Chairman of PhilHealth Board Ted Herbosa and PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. According to Lee, DOH and PhilHealth committed to implement concrete plans to ease the financial burden of Filipino families from healthcare costs. Some of which include implementing a 50% across-the-board PhilHealth benefits increase effective November 2024, free diagnostic tests such as PET scan, CT scan and MRI as part of outpatient services, and coverage of at least 80% for cancer treatments and heart procedures not later than December 31, 2024, among other additional health services. The same commitment letter was used by health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon as a model to urge the Senate Committee on Health and Demography in making the health agencies accountable to increase benefits, especially with PhilHealth’s billions of funds which Lee exposed last year. During the October 2 Senate panel hearing, Leachon, holding a copy of the said commitment letter secured by Lee, said: “I think, this should be a commitment exercise letter in front of the public, streamlined, para malaman ang commitment nila…Dapat ho ganun ang gawin natin para hindi ho tayo napapaglalangan.” Meanwhile, in a September 27 interview, former Department of Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno lauded Lee for his persistent advocacy in pushing for transparency from the PhilHealth Benefits Committee, the sub-committee responsible for the policy directions and benefits development of PhilHealth. “Maganda yung sinasabi ni Cong. Wilbert na may accountability dapat ang board na ito at makita natin kung paano sila nagdedesisyon. Alam ko na si Cong. Wilbert, not just in this hearing, last hearing pa niya minomonitor yan. Talagang tinatanong niya ‘yan,” Magno said. Further, in Lee’s recent visit to his fellow Bicolano and fellow Sorsoganon, Senate President Escudero, both lawmakers agreed in pushing for PhilHealth benefit increases. Social media users also expressed support to Lee for his consistent efforts to improve the healthcare services in the country. “Napakagandang balita po niyan, maraming salamat po sa malasakit,” a netizen wrote. “Good luck sir… ituloy ang laban basta itama ang lahat,” another netizen posted. According to the solon from Bicol, these sentiments prove that the fight for a better healthcare system is a fight of all Filipinos. “Ang laban na ito ay hindi pansarili o ng iilan lang. Noong isang taon pa natin ito sinimulan at babantayan natin ito hanggang maisakatuparan ang mga kailangang-kailangan at karapatan ng ating mga kababayan na serbisyong pangkalusugan,” Lee said. “De-kalidad at libreng gamot at pagpapagamot para sa lahat, gawin na natin!” he added. Healthcare Policy Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 08 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee's Efforts Pay Off: PhilHealth to Cover Major Diagnostics and Cancer Treatments 07 Oct 2024 Accessible Healthcare for Filipinos: Lee Secures DOH, PhilHealth Commitment to Increase Health Benefits 04 Oct 2024 Lee's Demand To Overhaul Healthcare Services Gains Overwhelming Support Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee’s Healthcare Reform Plan Receives Praise from Lawmakers and Public Alike
Cong. Wilbert Lee’s Healthcare Reform Plan Receives Praise from Lawmakers and Public Alike Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has garnered praise for his unwavering commitment to healthcare reform, as evidenced by the support of former DOF Undersecretary Cielo Magno and Senate President Chiz Escudero. The September 23 House budget debates showcased Lee’s advocacy, which also resonated strongly on social media, with Filipinos thanking Lee for his dedication to accessible healthcare. Lee’s advocacy has fueled a movement toward a better healthcare system, with support pouring in from all sectors. “Ang laban na ito ay hindi pansarili o ng iilan lang,” Lee emphasized, calling for “De-kalidad at libreng gamot at pagpapagamot para sa lahat.” The solon remains resolute in monitoring the DOH and PhilHealth to ensure that these promises translate into real improvements for Filipino families. #SupportForHealthcare #WilbertLee #PhilippinesHealthReform #AccessibleHealthcareForAll #BetterHealthForFilipinos Healthcare Policy Previous PostNext Post Latest Posts 07 Oct 2024 Accessible Healthcare for Filipinos: Lee Secures DOH, PhilHealth Commitment to Increase Health Benefits 04 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert "Manoy" T. Lee Gains Massive Support for Overhaul in Philippine Healthcare Services 04 Oct 2024 Cong. Wilbert "Manoy" T. Lee’s Healthcare Reform Plan Receives Praise from Lawmakers and Public Alike Categories Healthcare Policy Public Health Initiatives Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Healthcare Access and Equity Spread the News