Manila, April 3 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday reminded healthcare facilities that implementation of the lifting of the 45-day benefit limit starts on Friday.

In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, PhilHealth Senior Vice President for Health and Finance Policy Sector Israel Francis Pargas said the move allows members to use their benefits for the whole year without a 45-day coverage limit.

He said this is in accordance with the Universal Healthcare Act, which states that every Filipino must receive immediate healthcare services, and the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the national health insurance program to cover healthcare needs of its members.

Last month, PhilHealth Presid...