Upgrading the Amount of Reimbursement for Physical Therapy Sessions in the Private Sector

October 25, 2017ECC BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 17-10-37UPGRADING THE AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY SESSIONS IN THE PRIVATE SECTORExcerpts from the Minutes of the Fifth (5th) Regular Commission Meeting, Employees' Compensation Commission and Occupational Safety and Health Center, Series of 2017, Large Training Room A, 2nd Floor, Occupational Safety and Health Center, North Ave., cor. Agham Rd., Quezon City, Wednesday, 25 October 2017 at 2:00 P.M.WHEREAS, Art. 183 (formerly 177), paragraph (e) of P.D. No. 626, as amended, partly reads: "Art 183 (formerly 177) (e) . . . the Commission may upgrade benefits and add new ones subject to the approval of the President; and Provided, Further, That the actuarial stability of the State Insurance Fund (SIF) shall be guaranteed; Provided, Finally, that such increases in benefits shall not require any increase in contribution . . ."WHEREAS, there is a need to continually enhance benefits under the Employees' Compensation Program (ECP) to make them more responsive to the welfare and development needs of persons with work-related disabilities (PWRDs);WHEREAS, the Commission has prescribed expense schedules for...