The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. said starting Feb. 14, 2025, all outpatient emergency cases in accredited levels 1 to 3 hospitals are covered by its facility-based emergency (FBE) benefit.
It is in accordance with the outpatient emergency care benefit (OECB) package introduced late last year through PhilHealth Circular 2024-0033, the state-run insurer said. The agency issued PhilHealth Advisory No. 2025-0009 on Feb. 18, 2025 to remind members about its outpatient services.
Meanwhile, coverage for ambulance services under the Prehospital Emergency (PHE) benefit will be announced at a later date.
PhilHealth reminded hospitals that they do not need separate accreditation to provide FBE benefits as it is already included in their accreditation as hospitals. Those with extension facilities should submit to their respective PhilHealth regional offices a certification stating the name of affiliated extension facility and its complete address.
