DAVAO
CITY, Feb. 03 – Adding to a string of benefits that increase Filipinos’ access
to alternate family planning methods, the Philippine Health Insurance
Corporation (PhilHealth) now covers benefit package for subdermal implant used
for contraception.
According
to Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order 2015-0006, these subdermal
implants are small tubes, the size of a matchstick, which are inserted under
the skin of the upper arm of women, producing progestin-only hormones that
inhibit ovulation and prevent pregnancy for three years. The procedure is also
known for its rapid reversibility.
In
a circular issued by PhilHealth, the package which is worth Php 3,000 covers
the procedure including pre and post counselling, drugs and supplies, professional
fee and use of the facility.
It
can be availed in accredited hospitals, primary care facilities, birthing homes
or maternity clinics, and ambulatory surgical clinics and must be performed by
accredited professionals who have acquired a Certificate of Training from DOH.
As
with other benefits availment, the process of availing this package requires
the member to have sufficient and regular payment of premium contributions.
For
those under the indigent, Kasambahay and senior citizen categories of
PhilHealth, the No Balance Billing policy also applies.
PhilHealth
further specified that the package can be availed every 730 days which is
equivalent to two years; the agency shall cover availments starting January 1,
2016. (PHIC-XI/Kleah Dublin)
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