Mandatory health Insurance under Poe?

Sen. Grace Poe has announced that she would file a bill seeking to provide mandatory health insurance for students. 

      

"The government should provide mandatory health insurance for students consistent with the State policy to promote and protect the physical and mental well-being of the youth," Poe said.

      

Poe said the health and safety of students should be a major concern of all schools, whether public or private.

      

The health insurance program for students envisioned by the senator would cover various health conditions as well as accidents requiring immediate medical attention.

      

Under the planned health insurance program, students suffering from various ailments or who meet accidents whether in or out of school can avail of medical attention from accredited hospitals and medical centers.

      

Poe's other advocacies include giving children and youths access to quality education and proper nutrition.

      

Among the first bills she filed in the Senate was the Free Lunch Program which seeks to provide free lunch to malnourished children in all public schools nationwide.

      

Sen. Poe chairs the Senate Committees on Public Information and Mass Media and on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs. She also heads the Congressional Oversight Committee on Dangerous Drugs. –End-

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