PhilHealth launches mental health package

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation has introduced its mental health benefits package for outpatient services during the launching ceremony of the Philippine Council for Mental Health Strategic Framework for 2023-2028 on October 12.

As a purchaser for health services, PhilHealth is mandated to provide and improve health services coverage to all Filipinos regardless of socioeconomic status. Vince Lopez The state health insurer published its PhilHealth Circular No. 2023-0018 on October 12, stipulating its mental health benefits for outpatient services which includes consultations, diagnostic follow-up, psychoeducation and psychosocial support that will soon be available in mental health outpatient facilities that will be accredited for the purpose.

As a way forward, the government aims to prevent premature mortality and improve the quality of life of Filipinos struggling with mental disorders.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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