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.
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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.