Starting February 14, all outpatient emergency cases in accredited levels 1 to 3 hospitals are covered by PhilHealth’s Facility-Based Emergency (FBE) benefit in accordance with the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package introduced late last year through PhilHealth Circular 2024-0033.
This is according to PhilHealth Advisory No. 2025-0009 published on February 18, 2025. Meanwhile, coverage for ambulance services under the Prehospital Emergency (PHE) benefit will be announced at a later date.
Hospitals are also reminded that they do not need separate accreditation to provide FBE benefits as it is already included in their accreditation as hospitals. However, those with extension facilities must submit to their respective PhilHealth Regional Offices a certification stating the name of affiliated extension facility and its complete address. For more information, members may call the following 24/7 touch points: (02) 866-225-88; mobile numbers 0998-857-2957, 0968-865-4670, 0917-1275987 or 0917-1109812.
