Philhealth is Changing

[Dave Hounddriver]

Saw this pic on the back of a taxi today.  Don't know quite what to make of it but it looks like Philhealth is planning some kind of change come October.

[OnMyWay]

The current standard in order to avail benefits is making at least 3 monthly payments in the 6 months preceding the hospitalization.  Effective October 1, it is 9 payments in the preceding 12 months before hospitalization.  They are warning the public to be caught up on their payments in order to meet the more stringent 9/12 requirement.  There are some exceptions for new members and other situations.

It was supposed to be effective Jan. 1 but was pushed to Oct. 1 to allow more time for adjustments.

[Medic Mike]

Does anyone know if Philhealth is open to expats?

[Jollygoodfellow]

11 hours ago, Medic Mike said:

Does anyone know if Philhealth is open to expats?

A lot of members here use Philhealth. Not sure why no one answered? 

[Medic Mike]

7 hours ago, Jollygoodfellow said:

A lot of members here use Philhealth. Not sure why no one answered? 

CHeers.

[Rooster]

19 hours ago, Medic Mike said:

Does anyone know if Philhealth is open to expats?

https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/circulars/2017/circ2017-0003.pdf

 

 

[Medic Mike]

6 minutes ago, Rooster said:

https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/circulars/2017/circ2017-0003.pdf

 

 

cheers

[Clermont]

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation

 

www.philhealth.gov.ph/

1. Cached

members. This section features the different membership categories, premium payment, data amendment and other procedures that each type of member must ..

 

Go to, ABOUT US: when opening, then look under{ Revised Implementing Rules & Regulations of the 2013 ( RA 7875 as amended by 9241 & 10606 ).

SECTION 5. Nature and Scope The Program shall cover the following members and their dependent/s:
09 Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 7875 As Amended Otherwise Known As the National Health Insurance Act of 2013
6. Citizens of other countries working and/or residing in the Philippines – foreign citizens with valid working permits and/or Aliens Certificate of Registrations (ACRs) 

Footnote: Don't try to make too much sense out of the act with a Sam Magel in the hand, I think it is the latest amendments. 

 

[Medic Mike]

20 hours ago, Clermont said:

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation

 

www.philhealth.gov.ph/

1. Cached

members. This section features the different membership categories, premium payment, data amendment and other procedures that each type of member must ..

 

Go to, ABOUT US: when opening, then look under{ Revised Implementing Rules & Regulations of the 2013 ( RA 7875 as amended by 9241 & 10606 ).

SECTION 5. Nature and Scope The Program shall cover the following members and their dependent/s:
09 Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 7875 As Amended Otherwise Known As the National Health Insurance Act of 2013
6. Citizens of other countries working and/or residing in the Philippines – foreign citizens with valid working permits and/or Aliens Certificate of Registrations (ACRs) 

Footnote: Don't try to make too much sense out of the act with a Sam Magel in the hand, I think it is the latest amendments. 

 

Yep the ACR is on my list of things to do...I believe I can apply after 59 days in country.

[scott h]

1 hour ago, Medic Mike said:

I believe I can apply after 59 days in country.

Mike, unless things have changed you will have to be in the PI for 6 months before you can get an NBI clearance, then apply for your card.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Unless you bring a PI embassy certified FBI clearance with you.