PhilHealth

Macatangay Jr. 09:33 AM, Sep 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

Dear Mark Joseph,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 11, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for PhilHealth Inquiry.

We received your request on Sep 11, 2023 and will respond on or before Oct 02, 2023 03:13:50 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD1BILTc0ODEzMjUyMzA3MQw, for request with ticket number #PH-748132523071.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Zenaida Marron
FOI Officer

Ferwelo 11:11 AM, Sep 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

Dear Mark,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 11, 2023 03:13:50 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for PhilHealth Inquiry.

Response to Request

To apply as a new member of PhilHealth from being a dependent of an indigent member, you will need to follow certain steps and provide specific documents. Here's a general guide on how to do it:

Gather Required Documents:

Birth certificate (original or certified true copy)
Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Two valid IDs (e.g., passport, driver's license, SSS ID, voter's ID, etc.)
Barangay Certificate of Indigency (to prove your previous status as an indigent dependent)
PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) - You can obtain this form from a PhilHealth office or download it from the PhilHealth website.
Fill Out the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF):

Fill out the PMRF with your personal information. Make sure to provide accurate and complete details.
Visit the Nearest PhilHealth Office:

Go to the nearest PhilHealth office or PhilHealth-accredited facility in your area.
Submit Your Application:

Submit the filled-out PMRF and the required documents to the PhilHealth office or facility. Make sure to bring the original documents and photocopies.
Wait for Processing:

The PhilHealth office will process your application. This may take some time, so be patient.
Pay Your PhilHealth Contributions:

Once your application is approved, you will be given a PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR) and a PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN). You will need to start paying your PhilHealth contributions as a new member. Ask the PhilHealth office about the contribution rates and payment options.
Start Using Your PhilHealth Benefits:

After completing your registration and paying your contributions, you can start using your PhilHealth benefits for medical expenses.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to <Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. - President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO), nrsantiago@philhealth.gov.ph, or privacy.dpo@philhealth.gov.ph>. 

Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Please be guided that the purpose of the information/data being requested should be solely used for the intent stated in your request.

Help us also improve our services by answering a quick survey at https://tinyurl.com/FOI-Request-Feedback.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Patrick Collen Ferwelo
FOI Receiving Officer