Less deductions? PhilHealth mulls pause in premium collections

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino workers may soon get temporary relief from salary deductions, as the Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) Corporation said it is studying a possible suspension of premium contribution collections following calls from lawmakers. In a statement issued earlier this month, PhilHealth said it is consulting with government economic managers and awaiting guidance from Malacañang on whether to halt premium deductions, particularly as global tensions linked to the Middle East crisis continue to strain household finances. “Currently, PhilHealth is in contact with economic managers and awaiting guidance from Malacañang on other possible steps,” the agency said. The state-run […]... Keep on reading: Less deductions? PhilHealth mulls pause in premium collections

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