PhilHealth Circular No. 004-2015

: PhilHealth is mandated to establish and maintain an updated membership and contribution database.
: The provisions became effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation, with the applicable period starting April 2015.
: All employers in the government and private sectors are strongly encouraged to pay premium contributions through PhilHealth as accredited collecting agents or via e-Payment.
: All employers in the Formal Economy are required to adopt the Electronic Premium Reporting System (EPRS) for the preparation and transmission of remittance reports (RF-1).
: No, the adoption of EPRS remains optional for employers of Kasambahays.
: PEERs are advised to coordinate with the PhilHealth Accounts Information Management Specialists (PAIMS) or the nearest PhilHealth office.
: EPRS aims to improve the efficiency of reporting premium payments by enabling electronic preparation and transmission of remittance reports, thereby ensuring a more efficient posting of premium payments.
: Previous issuances that are consistent and not affected by this Circular remain in full force and effect.
: The Circular is deposited with the National Administrative Register at the University of the Philippines Law Center.
: Employers in the Formal Economy, which includes both government and private sectors, are required to use EPRS.