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PhilHealth Coverage for COVID-19 Testing for Returning OFWs continues

In a special meeting yesterday, September 8, the PhilHealth Board of Directors approved the continuation of PhilHealth’s response to the Covid-19 Virus testing of returning OFWs, in accordance with IATF Resolution No. 168, s. 2022.

PhilHealth Advisory No.: 2022-0026 states that:

PhilHealth acknowledges the important role of our returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

During a special meeting on September 8, 2022, the PhilHealth Board of Directors, convened and presided by the DOH Officer-in-Charge, approved the continuing coverage of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) testing for returning OFWs, in accordance with IATF Resolution No. 168, s. 2022. The specific guidelines by way of a PhilHealth Circular will be released soon, with retroactive effect to August 31, 2022.

For the guidance of all OFWs and accredited SARS-CoV-2 testing laboratories.

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