Payment Deadline and Options for Individually Paying Members (IPMs)
- IPMs are given a flexible payment scheme, allowing payments on a quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
- Deadline for quarterly payments is the last working day of the quarter being paid for.
- For semi-annual and annual payments, the deadline is the last working day of the first quarter of the applicable semester or year.
- If the deadline falls on a regular, special, or non-working holiday, payments must be made on or before the prescribed deadline to avoid disruption in benefits.
Payment Channels and Compliance
- Payments can be made through any PhilHealth accredited collecting banks, agents, or PhilHealth offices and branches nationwide.
Repeal of Inconsistent Issuances
- All previous issuances inconsistent with this circular are repealed to ensure conformity with the outlined deadlines and payment options.
Effectivity
- This circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in newspapers of general circulation, making timely compliance mandatory from that point onward.