The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday explained that the 4.5% increase in premium rate next year is mandated by the Universal Health Care program or Republic Act No. 11223.
"If we had 4 percent this year, we will have an adjustment of 4.5 percent by next year. We will apply it to their monthly income," said PhilHealth Senior Manager Rey Balena during a public hearing on Monday.&nbsp;
He also said that the increased contributions will help people in times of sickness and hospitalization.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The guarantee of the Universal Health Care Law is that the benefits will not regress, but just continue to expand and improve,&rdquo; he added.
UHC guarantees that all Filipinos have equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare goods and services, and is protected against financial risk.
The 4.5% contribution will be collected in January from those who earn 10,000 pesos monthly.

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PhilHealth defends 4.5% premium rate increase