By Fredmoore Cavan
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — A total of 350 healthcare providers across the Calabarzon region are now offering free outpatient medical services under the government’s YAKAP ng Pamahalaan (Yaman ng Kalusugan) program.
Formerly known as Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta), YAKAP expands the scope of accessible health services, covering medicines, checkups, and basic laboratory tests.
Accredited YAKAP healthcare providers in the region include 78 in Cavite, 94 in Laguna, 55 in Batangas, 52 in Rizal, and 66 in Quezon province.
READ: Full List of Yakap Clinics
According to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the revitalized program underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding every Filipino’s health and well-being, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of a healthier nation under Bagong Pilipinas.
The initiative shifts the focus from treatment to prevention, aiming to bring essential healthcare closer to communities.
Under YAKAP, Filipinos now have access to 75 essential medicines, more than triple the previous 21, through partner pharmacies. This expanded list is covered by a maximum benefit limit of ₱20,000 per patient annually.
The program also increases coverage for laboratory services from 15 to 20 tests and introduces high value and specialty screenings for colorectal, lung, liver, and breast cancers to promote early detection.
PhilHealth clarified that members may avail of these cancer screening tests at no cost in select hospitals, provided they present a doctor’s order from an accredited primary care provider.
Jasmin Taasan, a resident of Calamba City, Laguna, described the new program as a great help, stressing that through YAKAP she does not need to worry whenever she needs doctor consultations and laboratory checkups.
“Maraming salamat po sa PhilHealth at sa ating government sa pagpapalawak ng mga benepisyo pagdating sa pag-access sa mga angkop na serbisyong medikal at pangkalusugan. Malaking tulong po ito sa mga mahihirap na mamamayan natin na may sakit, makakapag pakonsulta sila ng libre at laboratoty tests para malaman kung ano tlga ang sakit nila.” she shared.
To make enrollment easier, registration for the primary care packages will soon be available through the eGov PH app, ensuring more convenient access to services.
