Some Overseas Filipino Workers or OFW PhilHealth members were asking where are the PhilHealth branches located. You can see below the list of accredited PhilHealth branches where you can make a transaction. Local Collections of PhilHealth branches Overseas Collections Over-the-counter collection system Asia United Bank Bank of Commerce (BOC) Bank One Savings & Trust Corp. (Bank […]
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PhilHealth Benefits for Overseas Filipino Workers [OFW] and Their Dependents
Being a member of PhilHealth brings a lot of benefits not only for those who are presently living in the Philippines but also those working overseas. On the post below you will see what are the PhilHealth Benefits for Overseas Filipino Workers and who can avail those benefits. This post addresses the Overseas Filipino Workers who […]
Updated PhilHealth Contribution Table for 2018
Updated PhilHealth Contribution Table – Filipinos who don’t have health card from private insurance companies most likely depend on the health services offered by PhilHealth. This government agency has been providing basic health insurance to many Filipinos. It is the most affordable way to settle hospital expenses for those Filipinos who don’t have the […]
PhilHealth for Overseas Filipino Members
The PhilHealth is an agency of the government mandated to provide health insurance coverage to all Filipinos including those working overseas. But, who are those qualified to register as Overseas Filipino members of PHilHealth? Seafarers or sea-based Filipino workers Anyone who works on a seagoing ship other than government ship used for non-commercial or military […]
How Filipinos with Dual Citizenship Can Avail PhilHealth
The PhilHealth or the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation have announced the Circular No. 2017-0004 that aims to provide Universal Health Coverage to all Filipinos. Likewise, PhilHealth is also mandated to offer affordable, available, acceptable, and accessible health care services. R.A. No. 10606 or the National Health Insurance Act of 2013 considers FDCs or Filipinos with […]
New Bill Proposes Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for PWDs
Filipino persons with disability (PWD) will be happy to hear about this good news. According to news reports, lawmakers are currently working on amending RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability. Once the proposed amendment gets approved and implemented, PhilHealth will grant mandatory coverage for all persons with disability. The proposed bill […]
New PhilHealth Contribution Table for 2017
The PhilHealth or Philippine Health Insurance Corporation has been released their latest PhilHealth contribution table for employed and self-employed members, OFWs, and Sponsored Program Members for 2017. The table below shows the salary bracket, salary range, the share of employee and employer. It is important for a member to know what bracket of contributions they’d into. Philhealth […]
How To Request Copy of PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR) Online
Thanks to modern technology, PhilHealth members now enjoy the convenience of getting a copy of their PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR) without leaving the comfort of their own homes – that is, if they have access to the internet. Yes, you wouldn’t have to visit a PhilHealth office anymore if you need to obtain an MDR […]
OWWA, PhilHealth To Offer New Medical Aid for OFWs
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) are offering new supplemental medical assistance program that will greatly benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Rebecca Calzado, OWWA Administrator, and Alexander Padila (PhilHealth president and CEO) have signed a memorandum of agreement for MEDplus, a new one-time financial assistance program that will benefit […]
How To Register For An Online PhilHealth Account
If you are already a PhilHealth member, you can take comfort with the fact that registering for an online account can be extremely easy. In fact, you may only need 3 minutes or less to do it. With an online account, you get quick access to helpful tools such as viewing your Premium Contributions or […]