Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Medusa ransomware and data breach
The corporation was attacked by the Medusa ransomware group. Internal records were reportedly stolen and published after PhilHealth refused a ransom; the privacy regulator investigated the scope and nature of the breach.
2021
Senate investigation into alleged corruption
A Senate committee examined allegations involving ghost claims, overpriced information-technology projects, and misuse of COVID-19 funds. The controversy preceded senior leadership resignations.
2020
Contribution increase and corruption allegations
A proposed increase in mandatory OFW contributions triggered backlash and presidential suspension of collection. Separately, anti-fraud officer Thorrsson Montes Keith alleged irregularities and possible overpricing in PhilHealth operations.
2018
Hotel accommodation expense controversy
Lawmakers questioned reported long-term hotel accommodation paid for interim president Celestina Dela Serna, portraying the expense as an example of excessive administrative spending.
2013
Hospital and claims-fraud allegations
Investigations followed allegations that hospitals, doctors, and officials had extracted substantial sums through fraudulent or questionable PhilHealth claims, including alleged fictitious patients and procedures.