Republic Act No. 10645

: The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10645 is to provide mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens in the Philippines, ensuring their enrollment in the national health insurance program.
: Republic Act No. 10645 amends Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9994, also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
: Section 5, sub-paragraph h(2) of Republic Act No. 7432 is amended to mandate PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens.
: All senior citizens shall be covered by the national health insurance program of PhilHealth.
: Funds shall be sourced from the National Health Insurance Fund of PhilHealth from proceeds of Republic Act No. 10351.
: Senior citizens not currently covered by any existing category shall be enrolled in PhilHealth using funds from the National Health Insurance Fund.
: The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
: Yes, it repeals, amends, or modifies all laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with it.
: Republic Act No. 10645 was approved by then President Benigno S. Aquino III on November 5, 2014.
: Section 5 provides additional government assistance including the mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens as part of the government's aid.