Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) 11 (Davao Region) disbursed PHP20.1 billion in claims to its members from Dec. 27, 2024 to Jan. 31, 2025.

"We committed to partnering with health care providers to address payment delays and streamline reimbursements. In January, we cut average claims processing time to 19 days, ensuring quicker payments and patient access to quality care," PhilHealth-11 vice president Harvey Carcedo said during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas here Wednesday.

He noted that they simplified processes in addition to expanding benefits, including eliminating the single-period confinement policy, offering more flexibility and coverage for members and families.

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