Antique: The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) Antique has accredited additional Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) providers and Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) facilities to deliver free primary healthcare services in the province.
According to Philippines News Agency, Liza Joyce Songcayawon, PhilHealth Antique Social Insurance Assistant I, announced the accreditation of four additional clinics and hospitals under YAKAP. These new accreditations are in addition to the existing 19 rural health units, nine government-owned, and one community hospital providers. Furthermore, three new GAMOT facilities have also been accredited.
Songcayawon noted that individuals wishing to avail themselves of the YAKAP clinics and GAMOT facilities need only to present their PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN). This number can be obtained by a PhilHealth member at their office in San Jose de Buenavista and at the satellite office in Culasi municipality.
The YAKAP clinics provide not only primary care checkups but also laboratory and screening services. Medical prescriptions issued at the YAKAP clinic can be presented at the GAMOT facility, along with the PIN, to access free medications.
Outpatients at the GAMOT facility can avail up to PHP20,000 worth of medicines, which include 75 types of medications for various conditions such as infections, asthma, and diabetes.
PhilHealth encourages more private clinics and hospitals to seek accreditation in Antique to further enhance healthcare accessibility in the region.
