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What Does PhilHealth Cover for Your Child?

Complete 2026 guide — case rates, what's covered, what's NOT covered, and how to file claims.

PhilHealth Case Rates for Common Children's Diseases 2026

ConditionCase RateHospital ShareProfessional Fee
Dengue (mild)₱9,000₱6,750₱2,250
Dengue (severe)₱16,000₱12,000₱4,000
Pneumonia (mild)₱15,000₱11,250₱3,750
Pneumonia (severe)₱32,000₱24,000₱8,000
TB (Category I)₱4,000₱3,000₱1,000
Typhoid fever₱11,000₱8,250₱2,750
Acute gastroenteritis₱6,000₱4,500₱1,500
Febrile seizure₱7,000₱5,250₱1,750
Appendectomy₱19,000₱14,250₱4,750

Case rates are fixed PhilHealth payments. The patient pays the balance above the case rate. Government hospitals typically have lower bills.

What PhilHealth Does NOT Cover

Cosmetic procedures
Dental care (except oral surgery)
Eyeglasses and contact lenses
Hearing aids
Vitamins and supplements
Home medicines (outpatient)
Private room upgrades
Most private clinic consultations
Experimental treatments
Injuries from illegal activities

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

PhilHealth coverage and case rates are subject to change. Always verify current rates with PhilHealth directly at philhealth.gov.ph or hotline 1-800-10-441-7442.

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