HB 8617

House·20th Congress·Filed Mar 17, 2026

An Act Mandating the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) to Develop and Provide a Benefit Package for Postpartum Mental Health of Filipino Women, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The proposed Postpartum Mental Health Benefits Act would require PhilHealth, together with the Department of Health, to create a benefit package that pays for screening, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum mental health disorders for Filipino mothers, and to fund nationwide awareness campaigns.

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Author · Representative

Brian Raymund S. YamsuanReceipts →

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