Abstract
The Philippines declared a public health emergency owing to the rapid increase in Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) cases. Given the highly infectious and severe nature of COVID 19, many individuals were infected and cost of care was higher compared to usual cases of influenza or pneumonia. Majority of cases were admitted to private hospitals where balance billing is usually practiced, leaving many patients saddled with huge hospital bills.The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) was tasked to cover for health care costs of COVID 19 cases in the country.
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