Revision of Employer Remittance Report (RF-1)
- The Employer Remittance Report (RF-1) has been revised by PhilHealth.
- A new addition is box No. 8, which includes fields for Date of Birth and Gender.
- The purpose is to facilitate immediate registration and generation of PhilHealth Identification Numbers (PIN) for unregistered but actively paying employed members.
Employer Requirements for Submission of Revised RF-1
- Employers must complete box No. 8 in the RF-1 for employees who have not yet been issued permanent PINs.
- The information supplied (Date of Birth and Gender) will serve as the basis for registration, PIN generation, and issuance of PhilHealth Identification Cards.
Procedures for Updating Member Data and Dependents Declaration
- Employers must require employees to submit a properly accomplished PhilHealth Membership Registration Form (PMRF) with applicable supporting documents to update member data or declare dependents.
- These documents must be forwarded with the Employee-Members Report (ER2) to PhilHealth Regional or Branch Offices.
Implementation and Coverage
- The revised RF-1 must be used for monthly remittance reports starting April 2012 onwards.
- This applies to both hard copy and soft copy formats.
- Existing provisions from PhilHealth Circular No. 13, s. 2010 remain effective and applicable.
Effectivity of the Circular
- The Circular took effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Employers and concerned parties are instructed to comply and be guided accordingly.