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Makati City Receives 23M from PhilHealth - October 10, 2008
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently turned over P23M in capitation of funds to the City Government of Makati in simple ceremonies held at the Office of City Mayor Jejomar Binay.
The capitation fund is a substantial portion of the health insurance premium being paid by the local government unit (LGU) to sustain the health insurance coverage of each enrolled indigent family in the city.
"We in Makati are thankful to have been covered by PhilHealth insurance," Binay said. Adding that, "We are proud to announce that 80% of the margenalized sector in Makati now have medical health insurance coverage through the courtesy of PhilHealth."
The ceremonial turnover of the cheque was spearheaded by Binay (3rd from right) and PhilHealth NCR South Manager Evangeline Cruzado (3rd from left). Also in photo are (L-R) Social Health Insurance Officers Edwin Marasigan and Rowena Ferrer, City Health Officer Dr. Ma. Lourdes Salud and Nutrition Officer Esther Matibag. (END)