HB 2786

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 31, 2025

An Act Requiring the Recognition of Healthcare Proxies by All Health Service Providers and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The Right to Care Act would require every health‑service provider to accept a health‑care proxy— a document that lets a chosen adult act for a patient who cannot decide for themselves. The proxy would be created through PhilHealth, and the designated agent could make all medical decisions, receive records, and be protected from liability when acting in good faith.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB02786 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Requiring the Recognition of Healthcare Proxies by All Health Service Providers and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

Authors · 4 Representatives

Official sources

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