Central Luzon has assigned 4,322,324 beneficiaries to PhilHealth-accredited Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) clinics as of June 2026, marking a major milestone in expanding preventive healthcare access under the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. According to data released by PhilHealth Regional Office III, 931,594 beneficiaries have successfully completed their First Patient Encounter (FPE), serving as a vital gatekeeping step for early health risk screenings and medical management.
Expanding Preventive Healthcare Across Central Luzon
To support this massive influx of preventive care registrants, the region has built a robust accredited network of 582 YAKAP clinics handling primary consultations, check-ups, and laboratory assessments, alongside 320 GAMOT pharmacies dispensing outpatient prescription medications . The region also launched its first mall-based clinic, the Soliman-Paroli Eye Center at Newpoint Mall in Angeles City, Pampanga, bringing healthcare services even closer to communities.
The YAKAP program, which replaced the old Konsulta package, focuses heavily on preventing serious illnesses and reducing out-of-pocket costs through comprehensive outpatient entitlements. It offers free consultations, diagnostics covering 13 essential lab tests including chest X-rays and ECGs, and advanced screenings for six types of cancer . For Kapampangans, this means easier access to early detection and treatment without the financial burden that often prevents families from seeking care.
Up to PHP 20,000 Annual Medicine Support Through GAMOT
Members can access up to PHP 20,000 worth of essential medicines annually under the Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program, which covers 75 types of essential medicines for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma . This medicine support ensures that patients can manage long-term illnesses without worrying about the cost of their prescriptions.
All registered PhilHealth members and their qualified dependents are automatically eligible for the program without extra premiums. Members can access these benefits by registering via the eGovPH app or PhilHealth portal, completing their First Patient Encounter at a YAKAP clinic, obtaining electronic prescriptions from accredited physicians, and claiming their medicines at any GAMOT pharmacy with no out-of-pocket expenses . By investing in primary care, these programs help decongest hospitals by encouraging patients with minor illnesses to seek care at YAKAP clinics, ensuring that hospital resources remain available for more critical cases while still providing quality care for everyday health needs.
