PhilHealth Covers Heat-Related Illnesses

With the onset of summer and warnings from the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) about dangerous heat indices, PhilHealth reminds the public that it covers hospitalizations for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion.

“Members and their dependents admitted to any PhilHealth-accredited health facility due to heat stroke or heat exhaustion are entitled to a benefit package of PHP12,675. In cases of heat fatigue requiring hospitalization, the benefit package is PHP18,135,” PhilHealth Acting President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado said.

PhilHealth encourages early intervention against heat-related conditions and reminds members to take advantage of the free Konsulta Package for consultations and symptom checks to prevent complications.

“We urge our members to be vigilant, stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms,” Mercado added.

For more details, members may call PhilHealth’s 24/7 hotlines at (02) 866-225-88 or reach out via mobile: (Smart) 0998-857-2957, 0968-865-4670; (Globe) 0917-127-5987, 0917-110-9812.