IN response to the passage of Republic Act (RA) 11228, which provides for the mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), state agency Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said preparations for the law’s implementation is underway starting with the crafting of its implementing rules and regulations (IRR).

RA 11228 which amends the Magna Carta for PWDs was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on February 22 and took effect on March 19. It mandates PhilHealth to develop exclusive packages that will address PWDs’ specific health and developmental needs.

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