Law Summary
Funding Source for Coverage
- The funds necessary to enroll all senior citizens not already covered by any existing PhilHealth category shall come from the National Health Insurance Fund of PhilHealth.
- These funds are specifically sourced from the proceeds of Republic Act No. 10351 (the Sin Tax Reform Law).
- The disbursement and use of these funds are subject to pertinent laws and regulations governing the National Health Insurance Fund.
Amendment to Existing Law
- This act amends Section 5, sub-paragraph h(2) of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010).
- The amendment explicitly imposes the mandatory enrollment of all senior citizens in PhilHealth.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be in the Official Gazette or in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Legislative Approval and Promulgation
- The Act was consolidated from Senate Bill No. 712 and House Bill No. 4593.
- It was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives on September 22 and 24, 2014, respectively.
- It was approved by the President of the Philippines on November 5, 2014.