Members who suffered from heatstroke can avail themselves of the benefit but they must ensure they are admitted to an accredited health facility, Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) Corporate Affairs Group acting vice president Rey Baleña said yesterday in an interview.
This development is part of the increase of all benefit packages implemented by PhilHealth earlier this year, he noted.
"Now with the 30-percent increase (in most case rate packages) that took effect last Feb. 14, it is now P8,450," Baleña said.
The public is advised to follow the Department of Health's reminders to drink water, wear loose and light clothing, limit outdoor exposure and use sunblock, umbrellas or caps to avoid heat-related illnesses amid extreme heat recorded nationwide.
48 C heat index
Scorching temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius were recorded for three straight days since Monday in Tarlac, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
This is the hottest temperature recorded so far this year.
The high temperature was recorded at the monitoring station at Tarlac Agricultural University from Monday to Wednesday.
The hottest temperature was first recorded in Echague town in Isabela on April 15.
This story is from the April 26, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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