Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 2120

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the Republic of the Philippines, the Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD’s) current
exclusion by the National Council for Disability Affairs arises from the contention
that CKD is a disease and not a disability.

Currently, CKD patients who are to be issued PWD IDs are those who already
have physical /orthopedic or psychosocial disabilities.

Chronic dialysis patients or chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis
are among those severely troubled by their disease which is why any assistance
that will be received in the form of PhilHealth benefits or PCSO aid is very much
valued. .

However, availing of PWD benefits among CKD patients remain to be a problem.

This House Bill seeks to petition that chronic dialysis patients be considered
as PWDs, and that they be included in the PWD benefits.

Thus, the early passe¥€ of this bill is earnestly requested.

‘LL. ROMERO Ph.D.


Republic of the Philippines ¢
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18TH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. ah2t

Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

MANDATING THAT CHRONIC DIALYSIS PATIENTS (CHRONIC
KIDNEY DISEASE) BE GIVEN THE SAME PRIVILEGES AS
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD), AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby a declared policy of the
state to protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
awareness among them.

‘The State shall also protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced

and healthful ecology in unity with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
SECTION 2. Availing of PWD benefits among CKD patients:

The state shall hereby implement the inclusion of the following provisions in the
National Council for Disability Affairs Implementing Rules and Regulations:


¢ PhilHealth and Health Technology Assessment Council do an in-
depth study on both direct and indirect cost of having Kidney
Disease;

¢ PhilHealth must provide additional hemodialysis treatment
coverage, in order for a patient who are eligible to have a kidney
transplant be financially capable in pursuing kidney transplant;

¢ Post Transplant medication should be covered by PhilHealth;
and

* Organ Procurement Organizations should be made available in

every region, if not it should be strategically placed in areas
around the country.

SECTION 3. TRANSITORY PROVISION - Existing industries,
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be

given six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or
such other period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements
of this Act.

SECTION 4. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. - The
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this
Act shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate
the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.

SECTION 5. REPEALING CLAUSE. - All laws, decrees, executive
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. - If, for any reason, any
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other

sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 7, EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. - This Act shall take effect
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at

least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes
earlier.

Approved,