PhilHealth says it is rushing to act after widow’s denied benefits complaint (opens original article in a new tab)

PhilHealth is addressing public backlash after denying a widow's claim for her husband's benefits due to a 24-hour hospitalization rule, stating it is investigating and coordinating with hospitals.

• PhilHealth denied benefits to a widow because her husband died within 24 hours of hospitalization
• PhilHealth stated it is investigating and coordinating with hospitals to improve responsiveness
• The widow criticized PhilHealth's 24-hour confinement policy for death cases