DOH Guidelines on IDTOMIS Fee Collection

Prescribe subscription/user fees for drug testing transactions uploaded to IDTOMIS.
Provide guidelines for utilization of collected fees.

The Order applies to all government and private entities (natural or juridical) operating Drug Test Laboratories (DTLs) regulated by BHFS and CHDs.

Transaction: Any record submitted to the DOH database regardless of results.
Subscription/User Fee: Fee for connection and transmission of IDTOMIS transactions.
BHFS: Bureau of Health Facilities and Services, DOH regulatory arm for DTLs and other health facilities.
CHD: Centers for Health Development, DOH field offices supporting IDTOMIS implementation.
CO: Department of Health Central Office.
DTL/DTC: Drug Test Laboratories/Centers licensed or accredited to use IDTOMIS.
IDTOMIS: Integrated Drug Test Operation and Management Information System automating accreditation, testing, monitoring, and QA.

A Php 30.00 fee is charged per transaction uploaded to IDTOMIS.
Fees are payable twice monthly: on the 15th and at the end of the month.
Billing notifications are sent via the IDTOMIS website five days prior to due dates.
Bills due on weekends may be settled the next working day.
DTL owners/administrators must regularly check bills.
Payments are made to DOH or authorized payment facilities.
Non-payment or late payment results in automatic disconnection from IDTOMIS without prior notice.
Reconnection requires payment of Php 1,000.00 reconnection fee.
Reconnection is processed within 1-2 working days.
BHFS will regularly review and revise fee schedules subject to consultations and DDB approval.

Fund used for IT infrastructure maintenance including ISP and hardware/software support.
Confirmatory result verification.
Subsidies for licensing, accreditation, monitoring, and fact-finding.
Hiring contractual personnel for Help Desk and system maintenance.
Development and implementation of drug abuse prevention/control programs.
Capability building subsidies for implementing agencies.
Maintenance/support of rehabilitation facilities.
Purchase and maintenance of specialized equipment like Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GCMS).

Screening DTLs must have Memoranda of Agreement with Confirmatory Laboratories.
Confirmatory Laboratories must have MOA with DOH to facilitate payments.
DOH pays only accredited Confirmatory Laboratories upon submission of requirements.
Payments commence only after sufficient buffer funds accumulate from subscription fees.
Notification of commencement of payments to concerned parties will be issued.

The Order takes effect 15 days after approval and publication in official gazette or newspaper of general circulation.