Philippines - Apply for Certificate of Indigency

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for a Certificate of Indigency, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Health & Wellness link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgement receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Valid ID (e.g. voter's ID, passport, driver's license, etc.)
• Barangay Clearance or Certificate of Residency
• Other supporting documents that will prove your indigency statuses such as income tax return, payslip, or certification of unemployment from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Barangay Office Philippines
2585 Taal, San Andres Bukid,
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual or an organization who intends to Apply for a Certificate of Indigency is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity is for 6 months.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Medical device details
• Technical specifications
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Certificate of Indigency in the Philippines is a document that certifies an individual's status as indigent or a person living in extreme poverty.
• The certificate is issued by the Barangay, the smallest administrative division in the Philippines, and is used to avail of various government services and programs that are available for indigent individuals.

Information which might help

• The Certificate of Indigency is typically issued to individuals who have little or no means of livelihood and have difficulty meeting their basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
• The certificate is valid for a specific period and can be used to avail of various government programs and services such as medical assistance, educational assistance, and social welfare benefits.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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