QuestionsQuestions (PHIC PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 22, S. 2003)
For the Employed Sector, the revised contribution schedule took effect starting January 1, 2004 (with further changes effective January 1, 2005).
The minimum SB was revised from ₱3,000 to ₱4,000, and the maximum SB was revised from ₱10,000 to ₱15,000.
The maximum SB was revised from ₱15,000 to ₱20,000.
The circular states PS = SB × 1.25%, and ES = PS (meaning the employer share equals the personal share).
Total monthly contribution is ₱100.00, composed of PS = ₱50.00 and ES = ₱50.00.
Total monthly contribution is ₱250.00, with PS = ₱125.00 and ES = ₱125.00.
It caps contributions by using a prescribed SB depending on salary brackets; amounts above the maximum SB do not increase the SB used in computation. The maximum SB was ₱15,000 for 2004 and ₱20,000 for 2005.
Contributions from public and private sector employers should be remitted on or before the 10th day of the month following the applicable month.
Failure to deduct and/or consequently remit said contributions shall make the employer liable under the penal provisions provided in Article X of RA 7875 (National Health Insurance Act of 1995).
Employers are enjoined to submit the Quarterly Remittance Reports textfile format on or before the 15th day of the month following the applicable quarter.
Premiums were revised from an annual rate of ₱1,188 to ₱1,200 per family.
No. The circular only states that the annual premium rate per family was revised to ₱1,200 effective for enrollment and renewals commencing January 2004; it does not include a monthly/employer-share breakdown for the Sponsored Sector.
All issuances inconsistent with the circular are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
It was adopted on June 20, 2003, signed by (SGD.) Francisco T. Duque III, MD, MSc, President and CEO.