PhilHealth to Cover Hospital Stays Under 24 Hours
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will expand its coverage to include inpatient admissions of less than 24 hours starting September 18, aligning with the Universal Health Care Act to improve medical access.
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