Title
New PhilHealth Premium for Self-Employed Pros
Law
Philhealth Circular No. 24, S. 2010
Decision Date
Nov 3, 2010
PhilHealth Circular No. 24, S. 2010 mandates a new premium contribution structure for self-employed professionals under the Individually Paying Program, requiring registration and documentation based on income levels, with specific payment rates established for different income brackets.
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Registration Requirements for Individually Paying Members (IPMs)

  • Existing and new IPMs must register using the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF)
  • PMRF must indicate the member's profession and income
  • Professionals must attach photocopy of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
  • Other professionals must attach photocopy of Business Permit
  • Members declaring monthly family income of P25,000 and below must attach photocopy of Income Tax Return (ITR)

Documentary Requirements

  • Existing IPMs are exempt from resubmitting dependent documents unless adding dependents
  • For additional dependents, members must submit updated PMRF with required dependent documents per Omnibus Guidelines
  • New enrollees must submit photocopy of Birth/Baptismal Certificate or valid ID (per Annex B)
  • Dependent documentary requirements must accompany new enrollee PMRF submissions

Premium Contribution Structure

  • Payment may be made quarterly, semi-annually, or annually
  • In the first year:
    • Members in the List of Professionals (Annex C) pay P600/quarter or P2,400/year
    • Members with family income P25,000 or below pay P300/quarter or P1,200/year
  • In succeeding years:
    • Listed professionals pay P900/quarter or P3,600/year
    • Family income P25,000 or below continue paying P300/quarter or P1,200/year
  • Members not included in the list pay P300/quarter or P1,200/year regardless of income

Registration Venue

  • Required for all existing and new IPMs under the List of Professionals to register at the nearest PhilHealth Service Office

Effectivity of New Premium Contribution Policy

  • Existing members: policy effective after current yearly membership payment is completed
  • Inactive and new members: immediate effectivity
  • Official effective date: October 1, 2010, following a 15-day post-publication period

Legal Authority

  • Circular issued by PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Rey B. Aquino
  • Implements statutory mandate and Board policies to ensure equitable premium contributions for self-employed professionals under the NHIP

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