This procedure explains various ways to Obtain a Philhealth Card in Cebu City.

Apply In-PersonEdit

1. To apply for a PhilHealth card go to any Philhealth branch near you. You can use the link provided under 'Office Location & Contacts' section to view the addresses of different PhilHealth Regional Offices, Local Health Insurance Offices, Business Centers and PhilHealth Express Branches.
2. If you are not yet a member of PhilHealth you will need to accomplish a PhilHealth Member Registration Form. A link is provided under 'Documents to Use' section which you can click to download the form.
3. Submit the completed membership forms together with your 2 valid IDs, 1x1 latest ID picture and any additional supporting documents (see list below).
4. New members will be issued a PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN). That number is unique and permanent. You will use your PIN whenever you transact with PhilHealth.
5. Inform the PhilHealth officer that you would like to obtain a PhilHealth card.
6. After you have submitted your request, you can stay and wait for the release of your ID. Your waiting time would depend on the number of persons currently being serviced by the office.

1. Two (2) copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form
2. Two (2) 1x1 latest ID picture,
3. Two valid IDs; and
4. Any of the following documents:
   • For SSS pensioners
     • Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement (DDR) indicating the date of retirement and effectivity date of pension
     • Photocopy of the Retiree/Pensioner Certification indicating the effectivity date of retirement
   • For GSIS pensioners
     • Photocopy of Certification/Letter of Approval of Retirement indicating the effectivity date of retirement
     • Photocopy of Service Record issued by the employer showing rendered services of not less than 120 months
     • Photocopy of Certification/Retirement Gratuity from the employer indicating services of not less than 120 months
     • Photocopy of retirement voucher issued by GSIS
   • For Uniformed personnel of AFP, PNP, BJMP and BFP
     • Photocopy of General/Special or Bureau Order indicating effectivity date of retirement
     • Photocopy of Certification/Letter of Approval of Retirement from the GSIS indicating services of not less than 120 months
     • Photocopy of Statement of Services issued by previous employer showing service of not less than 120 months
   • GSIS Disability Pensioner / SSS Permanent Total Disability Pensioner before March 4, 1995
     • Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement (DDR) indicating the date of retirement and effectivity date of pension
     • Photocopy of Disability Pensioner Certification issued by SSS/GSIS indicating effectivity date of pension or the period of coverage for disabled #**pensioner.
   • SSS Survivorship Pensioner before March 4, 1995
     • Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement indicating the type of survivorship in nature and the effectivity date of pension
     • Photocopy of Survivorship Pensioner Certification indicating the effectivity date of pension
   • Other individuals who are not under the abovementioned categories
     • Photocopy of official receipts of premium payments to PhilHealth
     • Any other documents indicating the months of premium payments to PhilHealth

Philhealth Regional Office VII - Cebu
Golden Peak Hotel & Suites,
Gorordo Ave. corner Escario St., Cebu City 6000
(032) 233-3270 | 233-3289 | 233-7407 | 233-7523

Business Centers

Overseas Filipino Program (OFP)
G/F DOLE VII Bldg., Gorordo Ave. corner Gen. Maxilom Ave., Cebu City 6000
(032) 236-9863 (telefax)
owp.pro7@philhealth.gov.ph

NERBAC
National Economic Research and Business Center
LDM Bldg., Lapu-Lapu St., Cebu City
Wednesdays; 9 am 4 pm

PhilHealth Express

Ayala Center, Cebu
4th Level, Services Area, Ayala Center Cebu,
Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Monday Friday; 10 am 7 pm

SM City, Cebu
2nd Level, Government Services Express, SM City Cebu,
North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
Monday Saturday; 10 am 7 pm

Robinsons Place, Fuente Cebu City
3rd Level, Lingkod Pinoy Center, Robinsons Fuente,
Fuente Osmea Blvd., Cebu City
Monday Saturday; 10 am 7 pm

Direct Contributors:

• Employees with formal employment
• Kasambahays
• Self-earning individuals; Professional practitioners
• Overseas Filipino Workers
• Filipinos living abroad and those with dual citizenship
• Lifetime members
• All Filipinos aged 21 years and above with capacity to pay

Indirect Contributors:

• Indigents identified by the DSWD
• Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
• Senior citizens
• Persons with disability
• Sangguniang Kabataan officials
• Previously identified at point-of-service / sponsored by LGUs
• Filipinos aged 21 years old and above without capacity to pay premiums

There is no charge for obtaining a Philhealth ID Card. It is for free.

3 years

• PhilHealth Member Registration Form
• Member Registration Form for Foreign Nationals

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• You will need to register first as a PhilHealth member, before you could apply for an ID Card.
• You can submit your application for registration or request to obtain a PhilHealth card at any PhilHealth branch offices.

• Name of member
• Preferred KonSulTa Provider
• Mother's maiden name
• Name of spouse (if married)
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Civil status
• Citizenship
• Philsys ID number (optional)
• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (Optional)
• Permanent home address
• Home / Business phone number
• Mobile number (required)
• Mailing address
• Email address (required for OFWs)
• Dependents (complete name, relationship, date of birth, citizenship)
• Member type
• Profession
• Monthly income
• Proof of income

Before you can claim any PhilHealth benefits, you will need to provide your Member Data Record (MDR) and/or your PhilHealth ID.

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More information which might help people in Cebu City can be listed here.