Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regi

lar Session

2035

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill is a re-filed version of House Bill 9072 that was primarily authored by former
Reps. Angelina Tan and Michael Defensor in the 18" Congress.

The Department of Health has time and again said that among the leading causes of death
are heart diseases, pneumonia, cancers, tuberculosis, diabetes and other respiratory
diseases. These diseases are casily detected via physical examinations and diagnostic tests
that are part of medical check-ups.

free annual medical check-up as
n (PhilHealth).

This bill aims to ensure that each Filipino will ge
members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corpor:

Moreover, this measure would complement the Universal Health Care Law.

‘The immediate passage of this bill is hereby earnestly sought.

CHRISTOPHERSON Coe M. YAP

Representative, Second District of Southern Leyte


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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2035 |

Introduced by HON. CHRISTOPHERSON “COCO” M. YAP

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR FILIPINOS AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

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SECTION 2.

SECTION 3.

Short Title, This Act shall be known as the “Free Annual Medical
Check-Up Act.”

Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to support and
promote the right to health by enhancing programs which focus on
preventive and curative medicine that advance the health and well-
being of Filipinos and prevent disease, disability, and death. Pursuant
thereto, Filipinos shall be entitled to an annual medical check-up that
is free of charge in any government hospital and institution.

Coverage. All Filipino Citizens, by virtue of their membership in the
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) mandated
under Republic Act No. 11223, or the “Universal Health Care Law”,
shall be entitled to the applicable benefits under the Philippine Health
Insurance Program.

Members shall be entitled to a free annual medical check-up that shall
include blood sugar and cholesterol tests. Laboratory and


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SECTION 8.

SECTION 9.

Approved,

diagnostic tests shall be expanded, subject to the availability of
PhilHealth funds.

Schedule of Free Medical Check-Up. To promote health, identify risks,
and ensure early diagnosis, PhilHealth shall establish a system that
allows access to a free annual medical check-up and ensure that
Filipinos shall be accorded the quality health care services that they
deserve.

Appropriations. The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be
charged against the PhilHealth funds.

Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of Health shall,
in coordination with PhilHealth, promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the proper implementation of this Act not later than
ninety (90) days from its effectivity.

declared

Separability Clause. If any provision or part of this Au
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall
remain in full force and effect.

Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations, inconsistent with this Act arc hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.