Amendment to Administrative Order No. 2017-0003
DOH Administrative Order No. 2017-0003-A amends the guidelines for the 2017 Medical Assistance Program (MAP) in DOH hospitals and selected government health facilities. The amendment specifically allows patients confined in non-service wards, who require medical assistance, to be covered by MAP upon submission of necessary documents, subject to fund availability. Previously, patients in suite or private rooms by choice were not eligible for coverage. All other provisions of the original order remain effective, and any inconsistent provisions are rescinded or modified. The order takes effect immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DOH Administrative Order No. 2017-0003-A
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Department of Health
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 8, 2017
DOH ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2017-0003-A
| SUBJECT | : | Amendment to Administrative Order No. 2017-0003 entitled "Guidelines for the Implementation of the 2017 Medical Assistance Program (MAP) in DOH Hospitals and Other Selected Government Health Facilities" |
Pursuant to AO No. 2017-0003 entitled "Guidelines for the Implementation of the 2017 Medical Assistance Fund Program in DOH Hospitals and Other Selected Government Health Facilities," the following provision is hereby amended:
VI. Implementation Mechanism
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Under 1. Beneficiaries
c. Patients confined in suite rooms, private rooms or private ward by choice will not be covered by MAP.
The aforementioned is hereby amended to read as follows:
c. Patients confined in non-service ward but need medical assistance may be covered by MAP upon submission of pertinent documents required by the hospital, subject to the availability of funds.
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All other provisions of Administrative Order 2017-0003 shall remain in effect and provisions/issuances inconsistent or contrary to this Order are hereby rescinded or modified accordingly. This order shall take effect immediately. CAIHTE
(SGD.) PAULYN JEAN ROSELL-UBIAL, MD, MPH, CESO IISecretary of Health
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Amendment to Administrative Order No. 2017-0003, DOH Administrative Order No. 2017-0003-A, Jun 8, 2017 (Philippines)
Amendment to Administrative Order No. 2017-0003, DOH Administrative Order No. 2017-0003-A (Phil. 2017)
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