Title
Supreme Court
Amendment on PhilHealth benefits payment proof
Law
Philhealth Circular No.10, S. 2005
Decision Date
Apr 19, 2005
PhilHealth Circular No. 10, S. 2005 mandates Individually Paying Members to provide proof of at least three monthly contributions within the last six months to qualify for Medicare benefits, while implementing an Auto Debit Arrangement and Over-the-Counter Collection System for streamlined payment processing.

Law Summary

Payment Requirements for Benefit Availment

  • Proof must represent payment of at least three monthly contributions.
  • The three months' contributions must be within the immediate six (6) months prior to the month of availment.

Implementation of Payment Processing Systems

  • Adoption of Auto Debit Arrangement (ADA) with accredited collecting agents.
  • Implementation of Over-the-Counter Collection System (OTCCS) for faster processing of payments.

Continuity of Previous Provisions

  • All other provisions of PhilHealth Circular No. 25, S. 2001 that are consistent with this amendment remain in full force and effect.

Authority and Effective Date

  • Issued by the Secretary and President and CEO of PhilHealth, Francisco T. Duque III.
  • Adopted on April 19, 2005, for information and guidance of all concerned.

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