PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 25, S. 2004

: The circular aims to mandate the issuance of Certificates of Registration to all government and private employers registered with PhilHealth, in compliance with Sections 15 and 16 of Rule III of the IRR of RA 7875, as amended.
: All government and private employers, including branches, regional offices, and other sub-units that deduct premium contributions from their employees and remit these to PhilHealth along with the employer counterpart.
: A permanent identification number assigned by PhilHealth to all registered employers who deduct premiums from their employees and remit these contributions.
: The issuance of Certificates of Registration began on April 1, 2005.
: Sections 15 and 16 under Rule III of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 7875, as amended.
: Employers must register with PhilHealth, obtain a PhilHealth Employer Number (PEN), deduct premium contributions from employees, remit these contributions along with the employer counterpart to PhilHealth, and display the Certificate of Registration in a conspicuous place at their premises.
: They are enjoined to immediately register and apply to comply with the provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 7875.
: It must be displayed in the most conspicuous areas within the employer's premises.
: It is based on the compulsory membership provisions of the National Health Insurance Program under RA 7875 and its IRR.