PhilHealth expands leptospirosis coverage

MANILA, Philippines, July 12 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will be expanding its leptospirosis benefit package, under which coverage may reach up to more than P400,000 for qualified patients with moderate to severe cases needing critical care.

In a briefing on Tuesday, Palace press officer Claire Castro said the expanded leptospirosis benefit package will be implemented on July 15. “This is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal of enabling more people to receive the medical treatment they need without being burdened by overwhelming expenses,” she added.

Under PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-008, the new leptospirosis benefit package rates shall be the following:

- Leptospirosis, moderate to severe – P63,000

- Leptospirosis, moderate to severe, requiring hemodialysis (HD) and vascular access – P170,000

- Leptospirosis, moderate to severe, requiring peritoneal dialysis (PD) and PD Solutions – P230,000

- Leptospirosis, moderate to severe, requiring HD and hemoperfusion (HP) – P325,000

- Leptospirosis, moderate to severe, requiring HD, invasive or non-invasive ventilatory Support (e.g., mechanical ventilation), and pulmonary rehabilitation – P411,000

Prior to the new circular, PhilHealth only shouldered up to P21,450 for moderate to severe leptospirosis cases.

Source: inquirer.net