PhilHealth YAKAP – A Hug for Your Health

August 11, 2025

What is PhilHealth YAKAP?

PhilHealth YAKAP or Yaman ng Kalusugan Para Malayo sa Sakit is the new primary care program of PhilHealth. It offers consultations, medicines, lab tests, and cancer screenings. It is the improved version of Konsulta and was launched in 2025.

What are the benefits of PhilHealth YAKAP?

YAKAP Clinic Services

Members can have free consultations, basic laboratory services, health education, and screenings. Private clinic members pay only nine hundred pesos a year as co payment.

PhilHealth GAMOT Program

Members get up to ₱20,000 worth of medicines every year. The list expanded from twenty one to seventy five essential medicines. Medicines are free at accredited pharmacies.

Cancer and Diagnostic Screenings

PhilHealth YAKAP covers mammograms, breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, and screenings for lung, liver, and colorectal cancers. These are free at selected facilities.

How to avail PhilHealth YAKAP

  1. Register through the eGovPH app, PhilHealth Member Portal, or at any YAKAP clinic.

  2. Complete the First Patient Encounter which includes a checkup and personal health plan.

  3. Follow the care path to get free medicines, lab tests, and preventive screenings.

Why PhilHealth YAKAP matters

PhilHealth YAKAP helps Filipinos save money while getting better access to care. With free consultations, screenings, and medicines worth ₱20,000 each year, members are protected from high health costs and can focus more on prevention than cure.

PhilHealth YAKAP is a hug for your health. Register today and enjoy the benefits of affordable and preventive care.

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Yakap Program

PhilHealth Circular 2025-0013
Nationwide Implementation of PhilHealth Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (PhilHealth GAMOT)

PC2025-0013
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