AMID the announcement of rising dengue cases by the Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is reminding the Filipino public that there is a benefit package for dengue. From the previous P16,000 coverage rate, the cost of hospitalization for severe dengue is now covered up to P47,000. Meanwhile, coverage for mild dengue cases is now at P19,500 from the previous P10,000.

The new package rates for dengue are among those enhanced and rationalized last year in accordance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to continually improve and sustain better health insurance coverage for members seeking medical treatment.