In the Philippines, the government has not yet come up with a health insurance plan for permanent government employees, similar to what private companies offer. However, some government agencies provide some form of medical assistance, such as free health consultation, periodic medical check-ups, and hospitalization benefits for government workers. Additionally, government employees have the option of enrolling in the PhilHealth program, which provides a form of insurance, but does not provide the same benefits as private HMO companies. Unfortunately, the lack of government-sponsored health insurance is still one of the challenges faced by the public sector employees in the Philippines.