Pag-IBIG HELPs Requirements for OFW Members — A GUIDE

List of Pag-IBIG HELPs Requirements for Application

PAG-IBIG HELPs REQUIREMENTS – For overseas Filipino worker (OFW) members of the Fund who want to apply for the Pag-IBIG Fund Health and Education Loan programs, here are the documents required for submission.

Through the years, the Pag-IBIG Fund which is one of the biggest state entities in the Philippines has continually grew its offers. Aside from the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan under the 4PH Program, it also has health and education loan programs.

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The health and education loan programs of the Pag-IBIG Fund were crafted to help the qualified members support their health and education expenses. The Fund boasts its offer with zero processing fee and bigger discounts.

Pag-IBIG HELPs Requirements for OFW Members
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The offer is open not only for locally-employed and self-employed members of the Fund. Even overseas Filipino workers may apply for the health and education loan programs. There are varying Pag-IBIG HELPs requirements for application.

On the eligibility criteria, here are the qualifications set by Fund to qualify for the offer:

  • an active Pag-IBIG member with at least one (1) monthly contribution posted within the last six (6) months
  • with at least 24 monthly membership savings under the Pag-IBIG Regular Savings
  • avail the loan from Pag-IBIG HELPs partner schools and/or hospitals

In case the member has an existing Pag-IBIG Multi-Purpose Loan, House Loan, and/or Calamity Loan, the acount must not be in default. Also part of the Pag-IBIG HELPs requirements are specific documents that a member must submit.

In the case of overseas Filipino workers, here are the Pag-IBIG HELPs requirements for application:

  • duly-accomplished Pag-IBIG HELPs Application Form
  • billing assessment from the HELPs partner school or hospital
  • one (1) valid ID
    • Philippine Identification (PhilID) Card
    • Passportincluding those issued by foreign governments
    • Driver’s License
    • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
    • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
    • Police Clearance
    • Postal ID
    • Voter’s ID
    • Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID
    • Barangay Certificationor Barangay IDs or similar documents bearing picture of the Member
    • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
    • Social Security System (SSS) Card
    • Senior Citizen Card
    • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration(OWWA) ID
    • Overseas Filipino WorkerID
    • Seaman’s Book or Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB)
    • Alien Certification of Registration/Immigrant Certificate of Registration
    • Government Office and GOCC ID, e.g. AFP ID, Pag-IBIG Fund Loyalty Card
    • ID issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA)
    • Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
    • Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
    • Company ID issued by Private Entities or Institutions Registered with or supervised or regulated either by the BSP, SEC or IC
    • PhilHealth Health Insurance Card ng Bayan

The proof of income is also part of the Pag-IBIG HELPs requirements. In the case of OFWs, the Fund requires any of the following:

  • Employment Contract:
    • Employment Contract between employee and employer; or
    • POEA Standard Contract
  • Notarized Certificate of Employment and Compensation (CEC)
    • CEC written on the Employer/Company’s official letterhead; or
    • CEC signed by employer (for household staff and similarly situated employees) supported by a photocopy of the employer’s ID or passport

Do you wish to proceed further? There are easy steps on how to apply for the Pag-IBIG HELPs or the health and education loan programs of the Fund.

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