MANILA, Philippines – College students attending in-person classes are required to register with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) or any medical insurance company that covers COVID-19-related expenses, an official from PhilHealth said Thursday.
Health insurance has become mandatory for tertiary-level students who are attending face-to-face classes, PhilHealth Vice President for Corporate Affairs Shirley Domingo said during a Laging Handa briefing on Thursday, citing a joint memorandum circular between the Health department and Commission on Higher Education.