Book IV — Health, Safety & Social Welfare
Article 184Government guarantee.
ELI5— what this means for you
The Philippine government guarantees the solvency of the State Insurance Fund. If it runs short, the national government will cover the deficiency through supplemental appropriations.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Government guarantee.
The Republic of the Philippines guarantees the benefits prescribed under this Title, and accepts general responsibility for the solvency of the State Insurance Fund. In case of any deficiency, the same shall be covered by supplemental appropriations from the national government.
Chapter V
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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