Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Secures Expanded PhilHealth Benefits for Cancer and Heart Disease Treatments
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee Secures Expanded PhilHealth Benefits for Cancer and Heart Disease Treatments In a major victory for Filipino healthcare, Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has successfully secured a commitment from the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to expand coverage for life-threatening diseases. By the end of 2024, PhilHealth will cover at least 80% of treatments for cancer and heart diseases, a monumental achievement in the fight for accessible healthcare. For millions of Filipinos battling these illnesses, this move brings hope. The financial burden associated with diseases like cancer and heart disease can be overwhelming, but the new PhilHealth benefits will help ease this burden. Lee has long advocated for comprehensive healthcare reform. Earlier this year, he successfully pushed for an increase in PhilHealth benefits by 30%, which took effect in February. His continued efforts have secured strong commitment from the DOH to provide free diagnostic tests, including MRI, PET, and CT scans, under the PhilHealth umbrella, ensuring that essential services are available to those in need. Reflecting on this achievement, Lee reiterated his commitment to accessible healthcare: “Illness shouldn’t cost livelihoods. Para sa buhay at kabuhayan ng bawat Pilipino, hindi ko ito tatantanan.” #CancerTreatmentCoverage #PhilHealthExpansion #HeartDiseaseCare #WilbertLeeForHealthcare #AffordableHealthServices Healthcare Policy 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