Book IV — Health, Safety & Social Welfare
Article 175Deprivation of the benefits.
ELI5— what this means for you
No contract or regulation can reduce or eliminate the ECC benefits you're entitled to. Existing medical services provided by the employer must continue — they cannot be cut once established.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Deprivation of the benefits.
Except as otherwise provided under this Title, no contract, regulation or device whatsoever shall operate to deprive the employee or his dependents of any part of the income benefits and medical or related services granted under this Title. Existing medical services being provided by the employer shall be maintained and continued to be enjoyed by their employees.
Chapter III
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Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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