Question & AnswerQ&A (PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 05, S. 2002)
All cities and urban municipalities classified based on the National Urban Development and Housing Framework developed by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) and under the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) pursuant to Republic Act 7279 are covered.
The guidelines cover the IDs issued from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.
IDs shall be released upon payment of the required LGU premium contribution, evidenced by a duly validated MIn-5 Form or PhilHealth Official Receipt.
Alternative schemes include: (a) secured or guaranteed marketable securities or bonds, (b) a Budget Certification ensuring the availability of funds within the calendar year for LGU premium payment, (c) a Promissory Note or non-bonded security supported by a Resolution from the LGU authorizing the local chief executive to create indebtedness through supplemental or subsequent annual appropriations, and (d) a combination of budget certification and promissory note.
All IDs are distributed to the concerned LGUs fifteen (15) days before the membership validity date, which is set every 1st and 16th of each month.
All IDs have a space at the back specifically for use by the LGUs.
Late remittances will make the concerned LGU liable for penalties at rates prescribed by the PhilHealth Board.
It states that entitlement to outpatient benefits is subject to the accreditation of the LGU Health Center or Rural Health Unit, and the release of the PhilHealth Capitation Fund to finance outpatient benefits will be deferred until actual payment of premiums by the LGU.
The circular shall take effect immediately upon its adoption on February 5, 2002.