Philippines - Obtain a Philhealth Card

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Obtain a Philhealth Card, the applicant has to approach the PhilHealth Head Office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or download it from the following link
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. There is no fee for obtaining a Philhealth Card.
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 acknowledgment 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. The applicant will get the MDR and PhilHealth ID.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of identity
• 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 the effectivity date of pension or the period of coverage for the 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

Office Locations & Contacts

PhilHealth Head Office
Address:
Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Blvd.,
1603 Pasig City, Philippines
Trunkline: 8441-7444
Call Center: 8441-7442
Textline:0917-898-7442 (PHIC)
Email: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

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 the 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 the capacity to pay premiums

Fees

• There is no fee for obtaining a Philhealth Card.

Validity

• The validity for this procedure is three years.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days 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 of member
• Preferred KonSulTa Provider
• Mother's maiden name
• Name of spouse (if married)
• Date and place of birth
• Sex
• Civil status
• Citizenship
• Phillies 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

Need for the Document

• The regular PhilHealth ID card is a paper ID that the applicant can use when claiming inpatient or outpatient hospital benefits. Members can claim this ID without charge at any PhilHealth LHIO.

Information which might help

• PhilHealth voluntary membership refers to the privilege extended to individuals who are not formally employed by a registered company or by an employer in the Philippines. Unlike employed individuals who get automatic membership, voluntary members register and pay for their contributions on their own.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The ID is used as a document in the hospital.

External Links

• Link
  

Others

More information which might help people.