Is PhilHealth and PhilhealthCare the same?

Can I use PhilHealth and HMO at the same time?

You can use your HMO membership along with your PhilHealth plan. Should you be confined, PhilHealth will partially cover your bills from anywhere to 15% and 30% if you're a member.

What benefits can I get from PhilHealth?

Who are qualified for PhilHealth?

Will PhilHealth cover Covid?

Corporation (PhilHealth) announced its coverage on home isolation of COVID-19 confirmed mild and asymptomatic patients through its Circular No. 2021-0014 published on August 19, 2021 and will take effect in 15 days from publication.

Who are exempted from paying PhilHealth?

As per PhilHealth Circular No. 2020-0008, Kasambahays, Family Drivers and employers located in areas classified as Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) are exempted from online payment, thus, no need to secure or present a COE.

Is PhilHealth compulsory?

All government and private sector employers are required to register with PhilHealth to enable them to provide social health insurance coverage to their employees.

What happens if you dont pay PhilHealth?

“While no one will be denied of PhilHealth coverage due to non-payment of premiums, Morales also clarified that members lacking contributions shall be billed for the unpaid premiums with interests (compounded monthly) and penalties of at least 3% a month for employers, sea-based OFWs, and kasambahays,” PhilHealth said ...

Can I use two PhilHealth?

PhilHealth members are entitled to a maximum of 45 days confinement per calendar year¹. The qualified dependents of the member share another set of 45 days benefit per calendar year. However, the 45 days allowance shall be shared among them.

Is surgery covered by PhilHealth?

Your PhilHealth membership covers ambulatory and non-emergency surgical procedures done on an outpatient basis. These surgeries can either be major or minor, as long as you can be safely sent home within the same day of your operation and recover from home.

Is PhilHealth a government ID?

Please be informed that the PVC-type Health Insurance Card (HIC) being issued to PhilHealth members in the Formal Economy and Informal Sector on a voluntary basis at a cost of Php 90.00 is a duly recognized valid government-issued identification card which should be honored in all transactions requiring the ...

How much will PhilHealth cover for surgery?

Currently, the maximum benefit limit for professional fee of the surgeon is up to P16,000 and the professional fee for the anesthesiologist is 30% of the surgeon's fee with benefit limit of up to P5,000. How much should you be paying for your doctor's fee? * This fee only represents PhilHealth payment to the surgeon.

Is PhilHealth required for Covid vaccine?

(PhilHealth) that a Philhealth Identification Number (PIN) is required for COVID-19 vaccination, the Department of Health (DOH) clarifies that PIN is not a requirement to register for and receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and is only required when claiming PhilHealth benefits in cases of adverse events following ...

Is there a death claim in PhilHealth?

Yes, the deceased member's beneficiaries are entitled to a 13th month pension payable every December and the funeral grant benefit. They are also entitled to Medicare benefits under the administration of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

Can I use PhilHealth for outpatient?

Outpatient Benefits

Even if you're not going to be hospitalized, you can still use PhilHealth to pay for several outpatient services. PhilHealth partially covers ambulatory or day surgeries, which are non-emergency procedures that allow patients to be sent home within the day.

Can I apply PhilHealth without a job?

You can apply for PhilHealth voluntary membership even if you have no job as long as you can pay your monthly premiums. There's also no need to worry about PhilHealth requirements if you're unemployed. Just fill out the registration form and submit it with accurate information.

Can I use the PhilHealth of my husband?

Legitimate spouse who is not a member; Child or children - legitimate, legitimated, acknowledged and illegitimate (as appearing in birth certificate) adopted or stepchild or stepchildren below 21 years of age, unmarried and unemployed.

Can I use my PhilHealth for my pregnant girlfriend?

The health care provider shall check for PhilHealth membership status and coverage through the PhilHealth Enhanced Health Care Institution Portal. Pregnant women who are registered and covered (active PhilHealth members) shall be entitled to the benefit.

What are the disadvantages of PhilHealth?

Disadvantages: It's a bit harder for a freelance worker or self-employed starter as you would have to be the one going to PhilHealth or payment centers to pay and they have limited hospitals and doctors available (only government-owned hospitals usually accept PhilHealth).

What age is covered by PhilHealth?

"Any person below 21 years of age, married or unmarried but with a child, shall be enrolled as a member".

Can I use my husband PhilHealth for maternity?

Yes, you and your baby can avail of the PhilHealth maternity benefits as your husband's legal dependents.