THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) extends certain privileges to ensure continued provision of responsive healthcare benefits to members at all times, especially during the recent eruption of Taal Volcano.

Pursuant to its Circular 34, s. 2013, claims of nonaccredited healthcare facilities on behalf of members or their beneficiaries shall be covered, provided that the concerned facilities are duly licensed or certified by the Department of Health. The same also extends to services by nonaccredited healthcare professionals but are holders of a valid license issued by the Professional Regulations Commission.