PCSO helps cover the cost of Covid-19 patients treatment

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is working with PhilHealth to help ensure that coronavirus disease-2019 or COVID-19 patients are assisted in paying for treatment.

Earlier, PhilHealth announced that it will shoulder the full cost of COVID-19 treatments until April 14, 2020 and that it will issue new guidelines for COVID-19 packages based on accepted protocols.

According to PCSO General Manager (GM) RoyinaGarma, the agency transferred PhP420.585 million to cover COVID-19 related packages of PhilHealth.

At a time when COVID-19 cases are on the rise, PCSO’s contribution will reinforce the capability of PhilHealth to respond to the pandemic.

“For COVID-19 patients and their families who battle with uncertainty, knowing that the cost of hospitalization is one less worry is a big relief,” GM Garma said.

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As early as February this year, PCSO pro-actively allocated funds to support the government’s efforts in relation to COVID-19.

“To the PCSO gaming enthusiasts, this is your money,” GM Garma reminded. 

“Every time a ticket is purchased, 30% of the amount automatically goes to the PCSO Charity Fund. That’s why even if you do not bag the jackpot prize or any of the prizes, you are still a winner by helping your fellow Filipinos through the various Charity Programs of PCSO,” GM Garma explained.

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PCSO is one of the government’s strong partners in the delivery of healthcare services and nation-building.