Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representatives EDVIC G. YAP and ERIC G. YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Accessing medical care and services is already a challenge in the country, which is 
why people rely on financial assistance from the government. Unfortunately, the 
very process of availing such aid is often slowed down by too much paperwork and 
complicated steps in government offices. For many Filipinos and their families, the 
burden of submitting numerous documents and different sets of requirements 
defeats the very purpose of emergency assistance. 
This bill seeks to institutionalize the simplification of documentary requirements and 
streamline procedures for accessing financial aid provided by government agencies 
such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of 
Health (DOH), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and PhilHealth, 
among others. 
Under the proposed “Simplified Government Aid Access Act,” beneficiaries would 
only be required to present three core documents to avail of immediate financial 
assistance: a valid government-issued ID, a billing statement from the relevant 
service provider (e.g., hospital or funeral parlor), and an endorsement or referral 
from a city or municipal social welfare office. For those who are unable to apply 
personally, a representative may do so on their behalf, provided they are a close 
relative or legal guardian. 
At its core, this bill affirms that government support should be easier to access, 
especially during times of need. It emphasizes the importance of efficient public 
service delivery, particularly for the underprivileged who rely on timely aid to get 
through their emergencies. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. EDVIC G. YAP​
HON. ERIC G. YAP 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representatives EDVIC G. YAP and ERIC G. YAP 
AN ACT 
SIMPLIFYING THE DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS 
FOR ACCESSING GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Simplified 
Government Aid Access Act.” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to promote the 
general welfare of Filipino people by ensuring that individuals and families 
experiencing difficult situations are provided with timely and accessible financial 
assistance. Towards this end, the government shall adopt measures to remove 
excessive documentary requirements and streamline procedures for availing aid 
from government agencies. 
SEC 3. Scope and Coverage. – This Act shall apply to all national and local 
government agencies and instrumentalities, including but not limited to the 
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health 
(DOH), and PhilHealth, which provide medical, burial, and similar forms of 
financial assistance.  
SEC 4. Standardized Minimum Requirements. – To avail of immediate financial 
assistance, beneficiaries in need shall only be required to submit the following 
documents: 
1. Valid government-issued identification card (ID);
2. Billing statement from the hospital, clinic, funeral parlor, or related
entities; and
3. Referral or endorsement letter issued by the City or Municipal Social
Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO/MSWDO) or duly authorized
local social worker.
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In cases where the request of assistance is made through a representative, 
such representative shall present an authorization letter duly signed by the 
beneficiary, along with a valid government-issued ID of both the beneficiary and the 
representative. The authorized representative must be a relative of the beneficiary 
within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, or a legal guardian. Provided, 
that no individual shall act as a representative for more than two (2) beneficiaries to 
whom they are not related. 
 
SEC 5. Streamlined Processing. – All government agencies concerned shall 
process requests for assistance withing three (3) working days upon submission of 
complete requirements under Section 4 of this Act.  
 
SEC 6. Coordination with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).– The DSWD and 
all implementing agencies shall coordinate with the Anti-Red Tape Authority 
(ARTA) to ensure full compliance with Republic Act No. 9485, as amended also 
known as the Anti-Red Tape Act. They shall likewise work with ARTA to address 
complaints involving undue delays, excessive documentary requirements, or any 
form of non-compliance with the provisions of this Act.  
 
SEC 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within thirty (30) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the DSWD, in coordination with ARTA, DOH, PCSO, 
PhilHealth, and the DILG, shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations.  
 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – Should any provision or part of this Act be 
declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions and parts hereof, insofar as 
they are separable from the invalid ones, shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 10. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved 
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