It is that time of the year when dengue mosquitoes seem to be more active in hunting their prey. Young and old alike can fall victim to these pesky insects that carry the deadly dengue virus. It is no secret why emergency rooms are never without a patient exhibiting the early signs of dengue fever.
Does PhilHealth cover dengue fever cases?
Yes. That is why it is important that you keep your PhilHealth account updated because you never know when serious illnesses might attack.
PhilHealth’s coverage for dengue fever is based on the severity of the patient’s case. There are simple cases of dengue and there are those that are listed as severe. PhilHealth coverage will always be based on the attending physician’s final diagnosis. Below is the list of case rates for dengue fever:
|
DESCRIPTION |
CASE RATE | PROFESSIONAL FEE |
HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION FEE |
| Dengue without warning signs: Dengue fever (DF) Dengue hemorrhagic fever Grades 1 and 2; Dengue hemorrhagic fever without warning signs. | 10,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 7,000.00 |
| Dengue with warning signs; Dengue hemorrhagic fever with warning signs. | 10,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 7,000.00 |
| Severe Dengue; Severe Dengue Fever; Severe Dengue hemorrhagic fever. | 16,000.00 | 4,800.00 | 11,200.00 |
To avoid inconvenience and delays in your claims, make sure that your PhilHealth contributions are updated every month. You never know when diseases may strike and your only assurance of financial assistance during times of emergency is a flawless record with PhilHealth.
Keep your homes and yards dengue-free and make sure that your children are protected against mosquito bites while they are in school or at play.
If you have questions about PhilHealth, send us an email and we will do our best to find the answers for you.
Source: www.philhealth.gov.ph
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