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PhilHealth assures benefit coverage for flu, flu-like illnesses
Business World Philippines
|November 03, 2025
THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reminds that Filipinos can fully avail of its benefits for the treatment of influenza and influenza-like illnesses, emphasizing the role of its enhanced primary care package.
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Members are urged to immediately consult with their chosen YAKAP Clinic upon experiencing flu-like symptoms. The PhilHealth YAKAP benefit provides coverage for consultations, essential medicines, laboratory tests, if recommended by the primary physician. This package is designed to promote prevention and early disease detection to help curb financial hardship for members.
This story is from the November 03, 2025 edition of Business World Philippines.
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