PhilHealth or Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is a tax-exempt, government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) of the Philippines. It is attached to the Department of Health (DOH), the country’s department responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services. Its goal is to ensure a sustainable national health insurance program for all. With PhilHealth, its beneficiaries can have access to a comprehensive package of services including inpatient care, catastrophic coverage, ambulatory services, deliveries, and outpatient treatment (outpatient treatment is for malaria and tuberculosis only).

The very first step to enjoying the benefits of PhilHealth is to register and get a number. The following is a guide in getting a PhilHealth Number:

Registration Procedures

1. Fill-out two (2) copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form

2. Submit PMRF (PhilHealth Member Registration Form) to the nearest LHIO (Local Health Insurance Office).

3. Await Member Data Record (MDR) and PhilHealth ID Card.

Required ID Cards and/or Documents for the Issuance of PhilHealth Number:

  • Two (2) 1×1 latest ID picture,
  • Two valid IDs; and
  • Any of the following documents:
    • For SSS pensioners
      • Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement (DDR) indicating the date of retirement and effectivity date of pension
      • Photocopy of the Retiree/Pensioner Certification indicating the effectivity date of retirement
    • For GSIS pensioners
      • Photocopy of Certification/Letter of Approval of Retirement indicating the effectivity date of retirement
      • Photocopy of Service Record issued by the employer showing rendered services of not less than 120 months
      • Photocopy of Certification/Retirement Gratuity from the employer indicating services of not less than 120 months
      • Photocopy of retirement voucher issued by GSIS
    • For Uniformed personnel of AFP, PNP, BJMP and BFP
      • Photocopy of General/Special or Bureau Order indicating effectivity date of retirement
      • Photocopy of Certification/Letter of Approval of Retirement from the GSIS indicating services of not less than 120 months
      • Photocopy of Statement of Services issued by previous employer showing service of not less than 120 months
    • GSIS Disability Pensioner / SSS Permanent Total Disability Pensioner before March 4, 1995
      • Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement (DDR) indicating the date of retirement and effectivity date of pension
      • Photocopy of Disability Pensioner Certification issued by SSS/GSIS indicating effectivity date of pension or the period of coverage for disabled pensioner.
    • SSS Survivorship Pensioner before March 4, 1995
      • Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement indicating the type of survivorship in nature and the effectivity date of pension
      • Photocopy of Survivorship Pensioner Certification indicating the effectivity date of pension
    • Other individuals who are not under the above mentioned categories
      • Photocopy of official receipts of premium payments to PhilHealth
      • Any other documents indicating the months of premium payments to PhilHealth