Requirement for Employers and Employees
- Employers without a PhilHealth Employer Number (PEN) must register with any PhilHealth office nationwide.
- Employees lacking a PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN) should coordinate with their employers to facilitate issuance.
Guidelines for Retirees and Pensioners
- Retirees and pensioners, categorized as Non-Paying Members, are encouraged to formally register with PhilHealth.
- Registration will enable issuance of ID cards indicating their respective PINs.
Registration Forms and Procedures
- Different forms are prescribed for various membership categories and sectors:
- Government Sector Employers and Employees: Er1G (Employer Data Record), Er2 (Report of Employee-Members), M1a (Member Data Record).
- Private Sector Employers and Employees: Er1P (Employer Record), Er2 (Report of Employee-Members), M1a (Member Data Record).
- Individually Paying Members: M1b (Member Data Record).
- Non-Paying Members: M1c (Member Data Record).
- Members and employers must accomplish and submit the appropriate forms to any PhilHealth office.
Purpose and Benefits of Implementing PIN and PEN
- The use of PIN and PEN facilitates many PhilHealth transactions, including:
- Premium remittance
- Accurate posting of premium contributions
- Benefit claims availment
- These numbers are essential for creating a comprehensive Corporation database.
- The database maintains necessary records of members, their dependents, and employers under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP).
Administrative Directive
- The circular serves as an official directive for compliance to streamline PhilHealth operations and improve service delivery.
This summary covers the key provisions, scope, procedures, and the legal framework for the effective use of PhilHealth identification and employer numbers to enhance efficiency in PhilHealth transactions.