PhilHealth
Everything you need to know about PhilHealth as a Filipino worker, freelancer, or OFW. This section covers online registration, contribution rates, how to use your benefits, and what PhilHealth actually pays when you're hospitalized. Whether you're signing up for the first time or switching from employed to self-employed, these guides walk you through each step using the official Member Portal.
How to get a PhilHealth ID card: requirements, same-day pickup, and OFW proxy guide (2026)
TL;DR: Go to any PhilHealth Express counter (SM or Robinsons mall) or Local Health Insurance Office with your PIN confirmation...
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PhilHealth maternity benefits 2026: NSD, CS case rates, and newborn coverage
TL;DR: PhilHealth raised maternity benefits effective April 30, 2026 under Circular No. 2026-0005. Normal delivery (NSD) is now ₱29,000. Primary...
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PhilHealth YAKAP dental coverage: what it pays, how to use it, and what it won’t cover
TL;DR: PhilHealth added preventive dental to YAKAP on December 28, 2024, under Circular PC2024-0034. Each member and listed dependent gets...
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PhilHealth YAKAP program: coverage, registration, and how to find a provider (2026)
TL;DR: PhilHealth replaced the Konsulta package with YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) in July 2025. YAKAP covers free primary care...
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How to download and print your PhilHealth MDR (2026 guide)
TL;DR: Log in at memberinquiry.philhealth.gov.ph/member, register and activate your portal account if you haven't yet (activation email takes 5 to...
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What are the PhilHealth rules for self-employed, voluntary, and senior citizen members?
TL;DR: As a PhilHealth self-employed or voluntary member, you pay 5% of your declared monthly income (minimum ₱500, maximum ₱5,000)...
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What documents do you need to file a PhilHealth claim?
TL;DR: Filing a PhilHealth claim requires different documents depending on how you file. For hospital-filed (facility-based) claims, bring your PhilHealth...
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Who are qualified PhilHealth dependents? Complete guide
TL;DR: PhilHealth dependents are family members who get hospital and medical coverage under your membership at zero extra cost. Qualified...
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Am I eligible for PhilHealth benefits? Here’s how to check
TL;DR: You are eligible for PhilHealth benefits when your membership is active, you have paid at least 9 months of...
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Where to pay PhilHealth contributions online in 2026
TL;DR: To pay PhilHealth contributions online, generate a fresh SPA first at spagen.philhealth.gov.ph, then pay via GCash, Maya, a bank...
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