Question & AnswerQ&A (PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 24, S. 2009)
The Non-Paying Program (NPP) has been renamed as the Lifetime Member Program.
The renaming was pursuant to PhilHealth Board Resolution No. 1145 s. 2008.
Retirees and pensioners who are at least 60 years old and have made 120 monthly contributions to PhilHealth or Medicare.
To underscore the privileges granted to members under this program and to reflect a more appropriate name honoring their contributions during their active working years.
No, it comprises only a small percentage of the entire PhilHealth membership base.
It provides lifetime health insurance coverage to eligible retirees and pensioners.
The member must be at least 60 years old and have made 120 monthly contributions to PhilHealth or Medicare.
No, all previous administrative issuances with provisions inconsistent with this circular are hereby amended accordingly.
The circular took effect immediately on June 4, 2009.
It reflects the reverence and gratitude that PhilHealth bestows upon Filipinos who have faithfully contributed to the program during their active working years.