YAKAP PROGRAM

What is PhilHealth YAKAP?

YAKAP stands for Yaman ng Kalusugan (resources for health), and its full name is Yaman ng Kalusugan Para Malayo sa Sakit. It is the upgraded, expanded version of the earlier Konsulta primary care benefit package. PhilHealth+3PhilHealth+3Philippine News Agency+3

The aim is to shift from just treating illness to preventive, continuous, and community-based primary healthcare. The name “YAKAP” was chosen to evoke inclusivity, care, and protection. Care Center+3Philippine Information Agency+3PhilHealth+3

Under YAKAP, PhilHealth seeks to provide broader benefits (consultation, laboratory, screening, medicines) at the primary care level to catch diseases early, reduce hospitalizations, and lessen out-of-pocket costs for members. PhilStar+4Philippine News Agency+4PhilHealth+4

Benefits Offered under YAKAP

Below are some of the key benefits in the YAKAP package:

Benefit

Details / Scope

Consultation (Primary Care)

Free check-ups and consultations at accredited YAKAP clinics. Pmap+3PhilStar+3PhilHealth+3

Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests

Selected lab exams and cancer screening tests. Under YAKAP, the number of labs/screening tests is expanded compared to Konsulta. Philippine News Agency+2PhilHealth+2

Medicines (Outpatient / GAMOT Package)

Up to ₱20,000 worth of medicines per year for outpatient use, covering 75 essential medicines. PhilHealth+48List.ph+4Philippine News Agency+4

Cancer Screening

YAKAP includes six cancer screening and diagnostic tests for early detection. Philippine Information Agency+2Philippine News Agency+2

Referral & Continuity of Care

YAKAP clinics act as the first line in referrals; if needed, patients can be referred to higher-level facilities. PhilHealth+2Philippine Information Agency+2

Enhanced Coverage Over Konsulta

YAKAP is not just a rebrand—benefits are wider (more labs/tests, more medicines) and more comprehensive. Care Center+3Philippine Information Agency+3PhilHealth+3

Some notable enhancements:

• Previously, Konsulta covered ~21 medicines; YAKAP expands this to 75 medicines. Pmap+3Philippine News Agency+3PhilHealth+3
  
  

• The yearly medicines limit under GAMOT is ₱20,000. 8List.ph+2Philippine News Agency+2
  
  

• Expansion of cancer screening tests (e.g. for breast, lung, liver, colorectal) under YAKAP. Philippine News Agency+2PhilHealth+2
  
  

How to Register for YAKAP

Here’s how to get yourself or your dependents into the YAKAP program:

1. Automatic Enrollment for Existing Konsulta Members
   If you were already registered under Konsulta, you are automatically enrolled in YAKAP with your existing provider. Philippine Information Agency+2Philippine News Agency+2
   
   

2. Choose an Accredited YAKAP Clinic
   You need to register with a YAKAP-accredited clinic of your choice. PhilHealth+2Philippine News Agency+2
   
   

3. Registration Channels
   You can register via:
   
   

   • PhilHealth offices
     
     

   • The PhilHealth Member Portal
     
     

   • eGovPH app
     
     

   • Direct registration at a YAKAP clinic Care Center+3Philippine Information Agency+3PhilHealth+3
     
     

4. Medical Assessment
   At the clinic, a health examination or screening may be done to assess your needs and what benefits/tests you qualify for. Care Center+3PhilHealth+3Philippine News Agency+3
   
   

5. Prescription & Medicine Claiming
   After assessment, the doctor issues a prescription (with a Unique Prescription Security Code, UPSC) which you can bring to an accredited GAMOT provider to claim your medicines. 8List.ph+2PhilHealth+2
   
   

6. Use of Benefits Annually
   The benefits (consultation, labs, medicines) are available under YAKAP and can be used annually, subject to rules and limits. PhilHealth+1
   
   

Accredited YAKAP Providers / Clinics

• PhilHealth publishes a list of accredited YAKAP clinics every year (CY 2025 list is available). PhilHealth
  
  

• You can check in the “Accredited Health Facilities” section on PhilHealth’s website under “Yakap Clinics” PhilHealth+1
  
  

• Many existing Konsulta providers have been converted to YAKAP providers automatically. Care Center+3Philippine News Agency+3PhilHealth+3
  
  

• Example: in Western Visayas, as of mid-2025, there were ~197 accredited providers spread across provinces like Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, etc. Philippine News Agency
  
  

• In Central Visayas, in Region VII, 240 clinics had been accredited by early August 2025. PhilStar
  
  

• A YAKAP clinic list is publicly available in PDF form from PhilHealth’s website. PhilHealth
  
  

Things to Note / FAQs

• All PhilHealth members and dependents are eligible for YAKAP—children, adults, everyone. PhilHealth+1
  
  

• YAKAP is designed not only for government facilities; private clinics with accreditation can also become YAKAP providers. Reddit+2Philippine News Agency+2
  
  

• The GAMOT program under YAKAP is still rolling out; not all medicines or pharmacies are yet covered in all areas. Reddit+2Philippine News Agency+2
  
  

• The transition from Konsulta to YAKAP is meant to be seamless; existing members are not required to re-register if their provider is already accredited. Philippine Information Agency+2Philippine News Agency+2
  
  

• YAKAP strengthens the focus on preventive health and early disease detection, aiming to reduce the need for hospitalization. PhilHealth+2PhilStar+2