Benefits available for summer/ heat-related illnesses

PhilHealth is reminding everyone that there are inpatient benefits packages for common summerrelated illnesses available at accredited hospitals nationwide. This after PAGASA officially declared April 16, 2025 the start of the dry season.

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PhilHealth announced the following conditions and their respective benefits:

Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat collapse, heat cramp and sunstroke: P12,675

Heat fatigue and other effects of heat and light: P18,135

Moderate to severe dehydration: P7,800

Varicella/chickenpox without complication: P7,800

Typhoid fever: P19,500

Sore eyes/conjunctivitis: P16,575

Infectious diarrhea/acute gastroenteritis: P11,700

Toxic effect of contact with fish and other marine animals such as jellyfish, sea anemone, shellfish, and starfish: P11,115

PhilHealth added that for acute healthcare needs, heat-related or beyond, members are covered by the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) Package which can be availed at any accredited Level 1 to 3 hospital.

Last year, from January 1 to April 29, the Department of Health reported 77 cases of heat-related illnesses with seven resulting in deaths.

Meanwhile, the Mandaue City Government is reminding both public and private sectors to conserve water and energy as the city continues to experience extreme heat and humidity brought on by the summer season.

This reminder follows the approval of a resolution by the Mandaue City Council last Monday encouraging and promoting initiatives aimed at addressing water resource management and energy efficiency.