RA 7875 Flashcards
AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ALL FILIPINOS
[REPUBLIC ACT No. 7875
principles of RA 7875:
priority to health as bringing about faster economic development and improving quality of life
Allocation of National Resources for Health –
principles of RA 7875:
give the highest priority to achieving coverage of the entire population
provide all citizens with the mechanism to gain financial access in combination with other government health programs.
Universality
principles of RA 7875:
provide for uniform basic benefits. Access to care must be a function of
a person’s health needs rather than his ability to pay
Equity
principles of RA 7875: meet the needs for personal health services at various
stages of a member’s life;
Responsiveness
principles of RA 7875:
Program shall be guided by community spirit. It must enhance risk sharing
among income groups,
Social Solidarity
principles of RA 7875:
balance economical use of resources
Effectiveness
principles of RA 7875: l adapt to changes in medical technology
Innovation
principles of RA 7875:
Program consultation with (LGUs),
Devolution
principles of RA 7875: provide effective stewardship, funds management
Fiduciary Responsibility
principles of RA 7875: encourage members to choose from among accredited health care
providers
use as a guide
Informed Choice
principles of RA 7875: build on existing community initiatives for its
organization
Maximum Community Participation
principles of RA 7875: required to enroll in the National Health
Insurance Program in order to avoid adverse selection
Compulsory Coverage
principles of RA 7875: responsible for providing a basic package of needed
personal health services to indigents through premium subsidy
Care for the Indigent
General Objectives.
provide mechanism to gain financial access
create the National Health Insurance Program , to serve as the means to help the people
prioritize and accelerate the provision of health services
establish the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation