DBM releases P1-B Covid-19 compensation for healthcare workers

MANILA – The Office of Budget and Administration (DBM) has released PHP1.081 billion to the Division of Well being (DOH) for the grant of sickness and loss of life positive aspects to public and private healthcare employees (HCWs) and non-HCWs in health and fitness facilities who contracted or could agreement coronavirus disorder 2019 (Covid-19) in line of duty for this calendar year. 

Specially, HCWs and non-HCWs who contracted moderate or average Covid-19 infection will receive a payment of PHP15,000 when all those who fall less than the significant or vital circumstance will be compensated for PHP100,000. 

A million peso is allotted for the household of HCWs and non-HCWs who died because of to Covid-19 whilst in line of duty. 

The identification of Covid-19 classification of qualified HCWs and non-HCWs shall be dependent on the requirements set by the health office below DBM-DOH Joint Circular No. 2022-0002. 

The cash ended up charged towards the frequent funds of the DOH underneath the fiscal 12 months 2022 General Appropriations Act. 

The compensation will consequently be transferred by the DOH to DOH-retained and corporate hospitals, DOH Therapy and Rehabilitation Facilities, and Centers for Overall health Improvement, between other attached companies and establishments. 

The DBM will proceed to be certain the well timed and prudent approval of the budget releases to safeguard the welfare of the frontliners as the state bounces again from the impacts of the health crisis. (PR)