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First Batch of UMID Cards Released - May 5, 2008
THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently issued the first batch of Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) cards to less privileged families from various areas in the National Capital Region through partnerships with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and private companies like Smart Communications, Globe Telecoms, and Petron Corporation. Vice President Noli de Castro listens as Acting PhilHealth President and CEO Lorna O. Fajardo (right) briefs him about the smart card at the PhilHealth kiosk at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Also in photo is Atty. Federico Romero Quimbo, President of the Home Development Mutual Fund.
Vice President de Castro observes the onscreen demonstration of the UMID card's use at the PhilHealth booth during the 2008 Jobs and Livelihood Fair organized by the DOLE. The UMID card has a chip that will soon facilitate member's eligibility checking at the hospital level to ensure hassle-free availment of hospitalization benefits.
Jay Bernolia, Division Chief of PhilHealth, explains the uses of the card which will initially be tested in three hospitals in the National Capital Region. (END)