Marcos: Zero balance billing now in effect in all public hospitals nationwide under PhilHealth
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that PhilHealth’s Zero Balance Billing Program is now implemented in all government hospitals nationwide, ensuring no additional charges for qualified patients
- Under this program, patients covered by PhilHealth will receive treatment and necessary medications in public hospitals at no cost, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses
- The initiative aims to provide comprehensive and free medical services, especially to poor and underprivileged Filipinos who struggle with hospital bills
- This reform supports the government’s broader push for universal healthcare access, complementing other health programs like free dialysis and increased aid for kidney transplants
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced during his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) that the PhilHealth Zero Balance Billing Program is now fully implemented in all government hospitals across the country.
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Through this program, eligible patients availing of PhilHealth services will no longer have to pay any additional fees when receiving medical treatment in public hospitals.
This includes coverage for necessary medications, ensuring that patients walk out of the hospital without worrying about unpaid balances.
“The goal of this program is to provide comprehensive and free medical services, especially for the poor and underprivileged citizens who struggle with hospital expenses,” Marcos said, emphasizing the administration’s focus on accessible healthcare for all.
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The Zero Balance Billing Program aims to ease the financial burden on Filipino families, particularly those from marginalized sectors, by guaranteeing that essential medical treatments and procedures will not result in out-of-pocket expenses.
This initiative is expected to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility, ensuring that income level will no longer determine the quality of care a patient receives.
This healthcare reform is part of Marcos’ broader agenda to strengthen social services, improve public health systems, and uplift the welfare of every Filipino.
It complements other PhilHealth initiatives such as the free dialysis coverage and increased aid for kidney transplant procedures.
With the nationwide implementation of the Zero Balance Billing Program, the government aims to fulfill its promise of universal healthcare, especially for the most vulnerable sectors of society.
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is the 17th President of the Philippines, elected in May 2022 with a historic majority vote. He is the son of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., who ruled the country from 1965 to 1986. Before his presidency, Marcos Jr. served in various public offices, including as governor of Ilocos Norte, congressman, and senator.
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