PhilHealth Requirements — A Complete Guide for Member Registration

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List of PhilHealth Requirements for Membership Application

PHILHEALTH REQUIREMENTS – Here is a complete guide on the documents needed in registering to be a member of the health insurance agency.

In the Philippines, millions of Filipinos rely to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation for health insurance. It is a state entity that members can turn to in times of medical needs. It is open for employed, self-employed, and unemployed individuals.

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A member of health insurance agency must submit a premium to be eligible to avail the PhilHealth benefits when the medical emergencies, even non-emergency ones, take place. You may pay for the contribution monthly or quarterly depending on your choice.

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With regards to applying for a PhilHealth membership, there are two (2) main ways — personally at a branch office of PhilHealth or online through email. Before discussing the registration process, make sure you have the following PhilHealth requirements:

  • duly accomplished Philhealth Member Registration Form (PMRF)
  • Two copies of latest 1×1 ID pictures
  • at least two valid IDs
  • PSA-issued Birth Certificate (photocopy)
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
  • PSA-issued Birth Certificate of qualified dependents

With regards to the process in applying for a PhilHealth membership, the PhilHealth requirements are the same but the process is different. It depends whether you are employed, self-employed, a senior citizen, or unemployed or applying for a voluntary membership.

For Employed Applicants

  • Step 1 – Prepare the documents needed in getting a PhilHealth ID.
  • Step 2 – Fill out the two (2) copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF)
  • Step 3 – Submit the PMRF to your HR Department. The employer or company will process the application for PhilHealth ID.
  • Step 4 – Wait for your employer to give you your PhilHealth ID Card and Member Data Record.

For Self-Employed Applicants

  • Step 1 – Prepare the documents needed in getting a PhilHealth ID.
    • two (2) accomplished copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF)
    • at least two (2) valid IDs / photocopy of your Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
    • two (2) latest 1×1 pictures
    • Barangay Certificate
  • Step 2 – Fill out the two (2) copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF)
  • Step 3 – Go to Local Health Insurance Offices or PhilHealth express outlet nearest to you and submit your duly-accomplished and signed PMRF.
  • Step 4 – Wait for your MDR and PhilHealth ID’s processing, printing, and issuance. These may take a few minutes. Make sure to double check all the details.
  • Step 5 – Take note of your PhilHealth Identification Number. You will need your PhilHealth Identification Number in paying for your monthly contributions or filing your claim.

For Senior Citizen Applicants

  • Step 1 – Prepare the documents needed in getting a PhilHealth ID.
  • Step 2 – Fill out the two (2) copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) and attach your 1×1 photo to the form.
  • Step 3 – Present the identification card issued by the OSCA or any valid government ID at a PhilHealth office.
  • Step 4 – Wait for your MDR and PhilHealth ID’s processing, printing, and issuance. These may take a few minutes. Make sure to double check all the details.
  • Step 5 – Take note of your PhilHealth Identification Number. You will need your PhilHealth Identification Number in paying for your monthly contributions or filing your claim.

For Unemployed Applicants

  • Step 1 – Prepare the documents needed in getting a PhilHealth ID.
  • Step 2 – Fill out the two (2) copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF)
  • Step 3 – Go to Local Health Insurance Offices or PhilHealth express outlet nearest to you and submit your duly-accomplished and signed PMRF.
  • Step 4 – Wait for your MDR and PhilHealth ID’s processing, printing, and issuance. These may take a few minutes. Make sure to double check all the details.
  • Step 5 – Take note of your PhilHealth Identification Number. You will need your PhilHealth Identification Number in paying for your monthly contributions or filing your claim.

If you want to apply for PhilHealth membership online, you may send an email to [email protected] along with the scanned copy of your requirements.

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