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ISSUE:
Whether or not Philhealth is entitled to receive payment from Philhealth for
services rendered from 1989 to 1992.
HELD:
The Court ruled that Philhealth must pay the claims of CGH and
affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals.
A careful reading of RA 7875 shows that the law itself does not
provide for any specific period within which to file claims. We can safely
presume therefore that the period for filing was not per se the principal
concern of the legislature. More important than mere technicalities is the
realization of the state policy to provide Philhealth members with the requisite
medical care at the least possible cost.
It is Our firmly held view that the policy of the state in creating a
national health insurance program would be better served by granting the
instant petition.