PhilHealth members now allowed to transfer to preferred YAKAP clinics
PhilHealth has announced that members can now request transfers to their preferred YAKAP primary care clinics. While new members can apply anytime, those who have already completed their first patient encounter must wait until the fourth quarter of 2026 to request a change.
Why it matters
This policy update provides greater flexibility for Philippine citizens to access primary healthcare services under the government's enhanced benefit package.
<p>Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members can now request to be transferred to their preferred Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap) clinic during the fourth quarter of 2026.</p><p>The health insurance company<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CZLX1FmfY/" target="_blank"> announced</a> the move on Saturday to give members greater freedom and flexibility in accessing primary healthcare services.</p><p>Beneficiaries who have yet to avail their First Patient Encounter (FPE) may apply for a clinic transfer at any time during the year, with approved requests taking effect immediately.</p><p>Those who have completed their FPE may only request a transfer during the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2026.
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