03 Primary Healthcare, Health Development and Health Determinants, Universal Healthcare Act

Question 1

UHC Act, what RA?

Answer 1

RA 11223

Question 2

When was the UHC law signed?

Answer 2

February 20, 2019

Question 3

When was the IRR of UHC law signed?

Answer 3

October 10, 2019

Question 4

When was the IRR of UHC law published?

Answer 4

November 6, 2019

Question 5

When did the UHC law become effective?

Answer 5

November 22, 2019

Question 6

What IRR section; Population coverage

Answer 6

Sec 5

Question 7

What IRR section; Service coverage

Answer 7

Sec 6

Question 8

What IRR section; Financial coverage

Answer 8

Sec 7

Question 9

What IRR rule and section; Entitlement to benefits

Answer 9

Rule 3 Sec 9

Question 10

What IRR section; No other fees or expenses, including professional fees, shall be
charged to all members admitted in any basic or ward accommodation

Answer 10

Sec 9.4

Question 11

What IRR section; Members who opt for admissions in non-basic or non-ward
accommodations may be charged co-payments/co-insurance for services, professional fees, and amenities.

Answer 11

Sec 9.8

Question 12

What IRR section; PhilHealth shall issue guidelines to operationalize the noco payment policy.

Answer 12

Sec 9.9

Question 13

What IRR section; Existing benefit packages shall continue to be implemented or
enhanced unless otherwise recommended by the HTA process

Answer 13

Sec 9.13

Question 14

What IRR section; PhilHealth shall issue the necessary guidelines on the
additional Program benefits for direct contributors, where
applicable

Answer 14

Sec 9.14

Question 15

What IRR rule and section; Appropriations

Answer 15

Rule 9 Sec 37.1

Question 16

What IRR rule and section; Special Health Fund

Answer 16

Rule 5 Sec 20.1 - 20.7