PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 05, S. 2008

: The circular serves as an addendum to PhilHealth Circular No. 18, s. 2007, specifying additional documentary requirements for benefit availment of Individually Paying Members (IPMs) under the Group Enrollment Scheme.
: All members and their qualified dependents covered under this scheme are subject to the documentary requirements for National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) benefits.
: At least three (3) monthly contributions within six (6) months prior to confinement are required.
: The member must have paid at least nine (9) monthly contributions within twelve (12) months prior to availment of benefits.
: A clear copy of the Certificate of Premium Payment issued by PhilHealth.
: The MDR is a document listing member/dependent details; if dependents do not appear or there is a discrepancy, the member/dependent must submit proof of dependency or appropriate supporting documents as per PhilHealth Circular No. 26, s. 2006.
: It took effect on April 16, 2008.
: It was adopted and promulgated by Lorna O. Fajardo, the Acting President and CEO of PhilHealth at the time.
: It is a required documentary form for processing and claiming NHIP benefits under the Group Enrollment Scheme.
: The text sample is available at the Office of the National Administrative Register, U.P. Law Complex, Diliman, Quezon City.