Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for Seniors

Section 1 amends Section 5, sub-paragraph h(2) of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9994.
The amendment is made under the heading “Government Assistance” and specifically under “Additional Government Assistance.”
The amended provision adds the rule on “Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage.”

Section 5(h)(2) of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended requires that all senior citizens shall be covered by the national health insurance program of PhilHealth.
The coverage is mandated as mandatory PhilHealth coverage under the government assistance framework for senior citizens.
Section 5(h)(2) of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended provides that funds necessary to ensure enrollment of all senior citizens not currently covered by any existing category shall be sourced from the National Health Insurance Fund of PhilHealth.
Section 5(h)(2) of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended directs that the sourcing shall be from proceeds of Republic Act No. 10351, in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

The Act ties enrollment funding specifically to seniors not currently covered by any existing category.
The National Health Insurance Fund of PhilHealth is the stated funding pool for ensuring enrollment.
The funding must come from proceeds of Republic Act No. 10351.
The Act requires compliance with pertinent laws and regulations governing the use of these proceeds for enrollment.

Section 2 repeals, amends, or modifies all laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with Republic Act No. 10645.
Section 2 operates as a general inconsistency repealer covering conflicting provisions across prior issuances.