Members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will now be entitled to a host of privileges and major discounts after the health insurance agency launched the new PhilHealth ID cards. During the launch at a venue in Pasay City, Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona said the card is loaded with incentives from participating commercial establishments. Likewise, he said that members carrying the cards will also be entitled to discounts for medicines and other health services. “We have lined up the strategies to address the stumbling blocks in our effort to make quality health care accessible to every Filipino through PhilHealth,” Ona said. He said this is a part of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s goal to enroll every Filipino in universal healthcare within three years time. Under public-private partnership scheme, participating establishments such as Watson’s Pharmacy will give discounts for medicines and cosmetic product purchases. While Rose Pharmacy and South Star Drug will provide discounts for its unbranded generic drugs. On the other hand, Qualifirst, a subsidiary of United Laboratories, will also give 50 to 60 percent discounts for its generic medicine. Similarly, Glaxo-Smith Kleine (GSK) will offer a substantial discount for their flu vaccines while PQ Health Shield will provide 20 percent discount on all vaccines given in their outlets. Fresenius Medical Center will also give discounts for its hemodialysis services while Vivian Sarabia Opticals will offer free eye examination and 20 percent discount on frames and lenses. Unilab will shoulder the P50 card cost of senior citizens.

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