If you’re a Filipino citizen and want to be prepared for any health-related emergencies in the future, getting a PhilHealth membership is a smart move.
It’s not just a formality — it’s a practical way to make sure you have access to financial support when you need medical care. Whether it’s a routine check-up, a hospital stay, or a serious illness, being a PhilHealth member can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
We’ve put together a simple guide on how to get PhilHealth membership, whether you’re employed, self-employed, or an indigent individual. Below are the recommended steps to help you get started.
| For Employed Individuals: All employees working in the private or public sector |
| Steps: 1. Ask your HR to help you with your PhilHealth registration (usually done during onboarding). 2. Fill out the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) – available at HR, PhilHealth branch, or download it here. 3. Submit a valid government ID (e.g., birth certificate, UMID, passport). 4. Your employer will submit the documents and process your membership. 5. Once registered, you’ll be issued a PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN). |
| Contributions: Your employer will share the monthly contribution cost with you (deducted from payroll). |
| For Self-Employed / Voluntary Members Freelancers, small business owners, farmers, tricycle drivers, or any individual earning without a formal employer. |
| Steps: 1. Visit the nearest PhilHealth office or use PhilHealth’s online registration. 2. Fill out the PMRF and tick “Self-Earning Individual” as your membership type. 3. Submit a valid ID and proof of income if available (e.g., affidavit of income). 4. Pay your initial contribution at PhilHealth, a bayad center, or online payment partners. 5. Receive your PhilHealth ID and Member Data Record (MDR). |
| Contributions: Based on your declared income. Rates are updated yearly (as of 2025, it’s about 4% of monthly income, with a minimum and cap). |
| For Indigent Members Low-income or unemployed individuals identified by DSWD or your LGU. |
| Steps: 1. Go to your local Barangay Health Center or LGU social welfare office. 2. Ask about being assessed for the PhilHealth Indigent Program (sponsored membership). 3. Submit documents like: – Barangay Certificate of Indigency – Valid ID (if available) 4. If eligible, the LGU or DSWD will endorse and register you with PhilHealth. 5. You will be given your PhilHealth PIN and MDR.5. |
| Contributions: Fully or partially subsidized by the national or local government. |
Reminders:
- Keep your PhilHealth ID Number (PIN) safe – it’s permanent.
- Always update your records when changing jobs or personal info.
- PhilHealth coverage includes inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and preventive services.
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