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PhilHealth to make 3,000 pesos worth of contraceptives available to female members

In a circular released last January 18, PhilHealth announced that they have allocated P3,000 pesos worth of contraceptives that can be availed of via accredited health facilities for each female contributor.

However, only one type of contraceptive is being offered—the subdermal contraceptive implant. Members can avail of the package once every two years. Subdermal contraceptive implants, as the name suggests, are inserted under the skin of the upper arm. Doctors state that these can prevent pregnancy for up to three years.

"Implanon," as defined on implanon-usa.com, 'is a hormone-releasing birth control implant for use by women to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. The implant is a flexible plastic rod about the size of a matchstick that contains a progestin hormone called etonogestrel."
“Implanon,” as defined on implanon-usa.com, ‘is a hormone-releasing birth control implant for use by women to prevent pregnancy for up to three years. The implant is a flexible plastic rod about the size of a matchstick that contains a progestin hormone called etonogestrel.”

The circular further stated that, “The package may be availed of as an outpatient or inpatient service in hospitals and non-hospital facilities with the same case rate.”

The P3,000 allocation covers consultation prior to the procedure, expenses incurred and payment for the procedure itself, follow-up consultations after the procedure, and the doctor’s professional fee.

Written by Bambi Eloriaga-Amago

Bambi is a freelance writer/editor who is a big fan of Marvel, Star Wars, and all things geeky. Aside from her geek obsessions, she's also an aspiring cat lady with three cats in her household. She's also a devoted mom and wife.

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