Guidelines on PhilHealth Medicare para sa Masa IDs

Applies exclusively to cities and urban municipalities classified based on the National Urban Development and Housing Framework.
Classification is developed by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) and coordinated with Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), pursuant to RA 7279.

IDs released upon payment of LGU premium contributions, evidenced by validated MIn - 5 Form or PhilHealth Official Receipt for cash or check payments.
Alternative payment schemes accepted include:
- Secured or guaranteed marketable security or bond.
- Budget Certification confirming fund availability within the calendar year.
- Promissory Note or non-bonded security with LGU resolution authorizing indebtedness through supplemental/subsequent appropriations.
- Combination of Budget Certification and Promissory Note schemes.
IDs distributed to LGUs fifteen days before membership validity dates, which occur on the 1st and 16th of each month.
IDs include designated space on the back for LGU use.
Late remittances of premium contributions subject LGUs to penalty fees as prescribed by PhilHealth Board.

Guidelines govern release of IDs granting beneficiaries access to PhilHealth Benefit Package effective on issuance date.
Outpatient Benefits eligibility subject to accreditation of LGU Health Center or Rural Health Unit.
Release of PhilHealth Capitation Fund for outpatient benefits deferred until actual LGU premium payment.