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Empowering Filipinos Sen. Bong Go Files Bill for Free Health Card Issuance

As we strive to improve healthcare access and quality in 2025, innovative measures are crucial in bridging gaps and ensuring equal opportunities for all Filipinos to receive quality care. Recently, Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill (SB) 2983, aiming to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law by mandating the issuance of a health card to every Filipino.

The Challenge

Despite being members of PhilHealth under the UHC Law, many Filipinos struggle to access healthcare services due to the lack of a physical ID. According to PhilHealth data, over 112 million individuals are covered by the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), but only approximately 96% have formalized their registration as of 2023, leaving around 4.52 million individuals without proper documentation.

The Solution

Senator Go's bill proposes that PhilHealth issue a health card to every Filipino, free of charge and valid nationwide for NHIP benefits. This measure ensures that healthcare services become more accessible and within reach for all Filipinos. Moreover, the bill guarantees that local government units will partner with PhilHealth in distributing the health cards, without any partisan political features.

The Significance

What's noteworthy about this initiative is its emphasis on making healthcare a reality for every Filipino, regardless of their ID status. As Senator Go pointed out, The lack of an ID card should not be a barrier to availing benefits. Under the law, every Filipino is covered by PhilHealth. This approach acknowledges that every individual has the right to healthcare and it's essential to address the barriers that prevent them from exercising this right.

Conclusion

Senator Bong Go's bill represents a significant step towards making healthcare more accessible and equitable for all Filipinos. By issuing a free health card to every Filipino, PhilHealth can help bridge gaps in registration and strengthen the implementation of the UHC Law. As we move forward into 2025 and beyond, it's crucial that we prioritize measures like this one to ensure that everyone has clear access to healthcare services.

Keywords Universal Health Care, National Health Insurance Program, PhilHealth, Senator Bong Go, health card issuance, healthcare accessibility, healthcare equity.

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