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Marcos Jr. Confirms Zero Balance Billing for Healthcare Success

9/10/2025

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confirmed the sustainability of the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program in state-run hospitals during a podcast.
He linked the program's success to fiscal discipline and anti-corruption, emphasizing the role of public funds in providing essential healthcare.
The ZBB program eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for covered services, reducing financial burdens on families.
Local officials in Pangasinan reported the no balance billing policy is active in 14 government hospitals.
The provincial government is enhancing hospital facilities and increasing bed capacity to address healthcare demands.

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confirmed the sustainability of the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program in state-run hospitals during a podcast.
He linked the program's success to fiscal discipline and anti-corruption, emphasizing the role of public funds in providing essential healthcare.
The ZBB program eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for covered services, reducing financial burdens on families.
Local officials in Pangasinan reported the no balance billing policy is active in 14 government hospitals.
The provincial government is enhancing hospital facilities and increasing bed capacity to address healthcare demands.