Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10645)
Republic Act No. 10645 is an act providing for the mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens, amending Republic Act No. 7432 as amended by Republic Act No. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
Section 5, sub-paragraph h(2) of Republic Act No. 7432 was amended by Republic Act No. 10645.
The main provision is the mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens.
All senior citizens shall be covered by the national health insurance program of PhilHealth.
The funds necessary will be sourced from the National Health Insurance Fund of PhilHealth from proceeds of Republic Act No. 10351.
Yes, it repeals, amends, or modifies all laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
The purpose is to provide mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens to ensure access to health insurance benefits.
The government provides mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens as additional government assistance.
Republic Act No. 10351 provides proceeds that serve as funding for PhilHealth coverage of senior citizens under RA 10645.