Question & AnswerQ&A (PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 08, S. 2003)
Section 11, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines mandates the State to adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development, endeavoring to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all at affordable cost.
Republic Act 7875 instituted the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) in the Philippines.
Barangay officials include the Punong Barangay, Seven (7) Sangguniang Barangay Members, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson, Barangay Secretary, and Barangay Treasurer, and also the Lupong Tagapamayapa.
Barangay tanods and other barangay volunteers are classified as other barangay officials or members designated by law or ordinance charged with maintaining public order, protection, and security, deemed agents of persons in authority.
Yes, barangay officials and personnel are considered public officials/employees under Section 2(d) of the New GSIS Act or Republic Act 8291.
They may receive honoraria, allowances, and other emoluments authorized by law or barangay, municipal or city ordinances to improve their economic and social well-being.
Barangay officials and personnel are covered under the Medicare for the Employed Government Sector of the NHIP with the barangay as LGU-employer.
Those receiving income of less than P3,500 shall be covered under the Medicare for the Employed Bracket 1 of the NHIP Monthly Premium Contribution Schedule.
They must accomplish an M1a Form if not yet registered or an M2 Form for changes/updates if already registered, along with employer forms ER1 (if necessary) and ER2 for reporting employee members.
The premium payment is shared by the barangay as employer and the barangay official/personnel as employee. The barangay, however, may opt to shoulder the entire premium contribution if provided by a Barangay Ordinance.
The deadline for payment is on the 10th day following the applicable month.
Barangays shall submit a quarterly program implementation report to the National Barangay Operations Office of DILG and the PhilHealth Regional Office, and an Employer's Quarterly Remittance Report (RF1 Form) with validated ME-5 copies.
The barangays themselves, DILG Field Officers, the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO), and PhilHealth's Program Management Group.
No, enrollment under the Indigent Program or Individually Paying Program shall be governed by existing rules and separate issuances by PhilHealth.