Zamboanga City (PIA) – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) Region 9 now has 104 accredited Konsulta providers all throughout the region, with 24 of these located in Zamboanga city.
Under the Universal Healthcare Law, PhilHealth’s Konsulta package is a primary care benefit that offers capitation payments for free annual check-ups, selected diagnostics, and medicines to all Filipinos and PhilHealth members.
During an interview on PIA’s Kapihan na Zamboanga, Engr. Bernardino Labastida Jr., Division Chief of PhilHealth Region 9, provided an overview of the program and its benefits for members. Engr. Labastida mentioned that there are 24 accredited Konsulta providers in Zamboanga City, including both private and public hospitals, with a total of 104 providers across the Zamboanga Peninsula.
The Konsulta package is focused on preventive care, whereas hospital confinements are more about curative care. This aligns with our health slogan: ‘Prevention is better than cure,” Engr. Labastida said.Engr. Labastida said.
The Konsulta package includes free check-ups, health screenings, some laboratory exams, and selected medicines such as anti-microbial agents (fluids and electrolytes), anti-asthma medications, and anti-diabetic drugs. Engr. Labastida clarified that while the Konsulta package is available for free at any accredited public health facility, private facilities may charge small fees.
As part of their outreach efforts, PhilHealth conducts Konsulta caravans to inform the community of Zamboanga City and neighboring municipalities in Region 9 about the benefits of the Konsulta package. Engr. Labastida emphasized that the main objective of PhilHealth’s Konsulta package program is to provide high-quality and accessible healthcare to everyone and its members.
Everyone can avail of the Konsulta package. To benefit from the program, one must register with an accredited Konsulta provider,” Engr. Labastida added.
PhilHealth continues to encourage everyone and its members to register at the nearest Konsulta provider to access the free services and benefits. (JPA/MLE/DBE-GIP/PIA Region 9)
