DOLE urges private sector employers to help workers register for PhilHealth YAKAP

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is calling on private sector employers to actively assist their employees in registering for the PhilHealth YAKAP program. This initiative encourages companies to facilitate on-site registration or support online processes, ensuring all workers can access this vital health benefit. The YAKAP program offers comprehensive primary care services aimed at reducing healthcare costs and preventing serious illnesses through early detection.

DOLE also advises employers to grant excused absences for employees participating in registration or utilizing YAKAP clinic services. In turn, employees are expected to provide advance notice for such absences. This collaborative effort seeks to maximize the reach and impact of PhilHealth's primary care benefits.

This initiative is important because it aims to ensure all private sector employees have access to essential primary healthcare services, potentially reducing their medical expenses and improving overall health outcomes.