Legal basis under RA 7875 IRR
- The circular is issued in line with Section 15 and 16 under Rule III of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 7875, as amended.
- The IRR provisions cover compulsory membership in the National Health Insurance Program for all government and private sector employees.
- The IRR provisions require all government and private employers, including branches, regional offices and other sub-units, that deduct premium contribution from employees and remit the same together with the employer counterpart to PhilHealth to register.
- The IRR provisions require each such employer to be issued a permanent PhilHealth Employer Number (PEN).
- The circular implements the IRR requirement by issuing certificates of registration to employers.
Coverage: employers required to register
- The circular covers all government and private sector employers.
- The circular covers employer units including branches, regional offices, and other sub-units.
- The circular applies to employers that deduct premium contribution of their employees and subsequently remit the deducted employee contributions together with the employer counterpart to PhilHealth.
- The circular is directed to employers that are already assigned a PEN and to employers that remain unregistered.
Certificate issuance schedule and enrollment requirement
- Employers who have already been registered and assigned their respective PEN will be issued their Certificate of Registration starting April 1, 2005.
- Employers that remain unregistered with PhilHealth are enjoined to register and apply immediately to comply with the IRR provisions.
Display requirement after issuance
- Upon issuance of a Certificate of Registration, employers must display the certificate.
- Employers must display the certificate in the most conspicuous areas within their premises.
Implementation guidance and adoption effect
- The circular is issued for the information and guidance of all concerned.
- The certificate issuance program is tied to the employer’s prior registration status and PEN assignment for issuance beginning April 1, 2005.
- The circular’s adoption by the PhilHealth executive authority underlines immediate compliance action for unregistered employers.