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PD 1519 Section 21

PD 1519 Section 21

Section 21

SEC. 21. Payment of Medical Care Benefits. Payment for medical care service shall made directly to the hospital, the medical or dental practitioner, and the retail drug store according to rules, regulations and/or conditions which the Commission may set: Provided, That when the charges and fees agreed upon between the beneficiary, who chooses to occupy a bed more expensive than a service bed, and the provider of the service exceed the amount of benefits provided for under this Decree, the difference shall be borne personally by the patient. Medical Care expenses incurred while outside the country may be reimbursed to the beneficiary under such rules, regulations and/or conditions as the Commission may prescribe.

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CitationPD 1519 Section 21 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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