QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 5467)
It specifies what documents and PhilHealth remittance forms may be used as proof of contributions for the availment of Medicare benefits, effective immediately.
It took effect effective immediately as stated in the circular, dated August 31, 1999.
A duly accomplished PhilHealth Form 1 is sufficient.
They must submit either (i) a copy of the Employee Remittance List (RF-1) with a duly validated Contribution Payment Return Form (M-5) and/or the relevant receipt(s).
A copy of the Employee Remittance List (RF-1) with duly validated Contribution Payment Return Form (M-5) and/or receipt(s).
It addresses proof of contributions for self-employed and voluntary members of the SSS enrolled in PhilHealth bank receipts (PBRs) prior to July 1, 1999.
They must be enrolled using PhilHealth Bank Receipts (PBRs) prior to July 1, 1999.
Any or a combination of: duly validated Contribution Payment Return Form (M-5 or M1-5), machine-printed receipt(s), receipt(s) of PhilHealth-accredited banks, or official receipt(s) of the Republic of the Philippines for over-the-counter payments.
No. It allows any or a combination of the enumerated proofs and also indicates that these documents may be used together with other proofs under Circulars 46, 46a, and 46b, subject to conditions.
Provided that the three (3) monthly contributions within the six (6) month period prior to confinement is satisfied.
Three monthly contributions within the six months prior to confinement.
Yes. Other provisions of Circulars 46, 46a, and 46b that are consistent with Circular No. 71 remain fully in force and effect.
Machine-printed receipt(s), receipts of PhilHealth-accredited banks, and official receipts of the Republic of the Philippines for over-the-counter payments.
For currently employed members: validated M-5. For self-employed/voluntary SSS members: validated M-5 or M1-5.
It was signed by Enrique M. Zalamea, President and CEO.