The last of the four general steps of business registration
in the Philippines is the compliance to certain government agencies’
business-related regulations. One of these agencies where you have to register
your business with is the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
The PhilHealth program, which is mandatory for government
and private sectors, cater to the medical needs and support of all employees.
To settle PhilHealth matters, proceed to the City State
Center along Shaw Boulevard in Pasig City or to the nearest PhilHealth center.
Make sure the following processes are done.
For Employer:
- Submit duly accomplished Employer Data Record (ER-1) Form to the nearest PhilHealth Office.
- Attach to ER-1 the following (if applicable):
- SEC Registration (partnership/corporation)
- DTI Registration (sole proprietorship)
- License to Operate
- CDA Registration if Cooperative
- Barangay certification and/or Mayor’s Permit for backyard industries/ventures and micro business enterprises
- Wait for the release of PhilHealth Employer Number (PEN) and Certificate of Registration (COR).
- Submit to his/her employer duly accomplished two copies of Member Data Record for Employed Sector (M1a) Form and attach the following:
- Birth or Baptismal Certificate
- GSIS or SSS Members ID, or
- Passport or any valid ID
If employees are declaring dependents, submit the following:
- Marriage Certificate/Contract of dependent spouse
- Birth Certificate of dependent children
- Birth Certificate of dependent parents, 60 years old and up
- Employer must submit duly accomplished Report Employee Members (ER-2) Form together with the M1a and M2 Forms.
- Wait for the release of the PhilHealth Number Cardds (PNCs) containing the PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN) of employees, and Member Data Records (MDRs) of employees.
For more information, contact them thru info@philhealth.gov.ph.
You may also dial their hotline number (632) 637-9999 or visit the PhilHealthwebsite.
