Title
Supreme Court
Proof of Contributions for PhilHealth Benefits
Law
Philhealth Circular No. 71, S. 1999
Decision Date
Aug 31, 1999
PhilHealth Circular No. 71, effective immediately, outlines the acceptable documents for proving contributions to access Medicare benefits, specifying requirements for currently employed, self-employed, and voluntary members.

Law Summary

Membership Categories and Required Documents

  • Currently Employed Members:

    • A duly accomplished PhilHealth Form 1 is sufficient.
    • If item no. 22 (certification of contribution) on Form 1 is incomplete, submit:
      • Copy of Employee Remittance List (RF-1) with duly validated Contribution Payment Return Form (M-5) and/or receipt/s.

  • Self-Employed and Voluntary Members of the Social Security System (SSS):

    • PhilHealth Bank Receipts (PBRs) prior to July 1, 1999.
    • Any or any combination of the following:
      • Duly validated Contribution Payment Return Form (M-5 or M1-5)
      • Machine-printed receipts
      • Receipts from PhilHealth-accredited banks
      • Official receipts of the Republic of the Philippines for over-the-counter payments

Conditions on Proof of Contributions

  • The proofs of contributions listed may be used in conjunction with other proofs enumerated in PhilHealth Circulars 46, 46a, and 46b.
  • The three (3) monthly contributions within the six (6) month period prior to confinement must be satisfied.

Continuing Effect of Prior Circulars

  • Provisions in Circulars 46, 46a, and 46b that are consistent with this Circular remain in full force and effect.

Administrative Details

  • The Circular took effect on August 31, 1999.
  • Signed by Enrique M. Zalamea, PhilHealth President and CEO.

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