NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENAT 
Senate Bill No.^921
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23 FEB 22 P6 SO
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Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR HOSPITAL BENEFITS AND OTHER PRIVILEGES
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Explanatory Note
Teachers hold one of the most vital jobs in the country which is fostering the 
curiosity of the youth, while also molding them to be responsible and informed citizens. 
They are the Philippines' unsung heroes that are essentially one of the most integral 
resources that the country can provide its students. There is a dire need to provide 
teachers with additional benefits, especially in the health sector as they are exposed 
to a multitude of health risks like pharyngitis, hypertension, anemia, hyperacidity, and 
many more.
With that being said, this proposed measure seeks to provide health benefits 
to teachers and their dependents in all government hospitals. Furthermore, this bill 
seeks to provide hospital beds and fast lane facilities for teachers and their 
dependents; this shall be done in order for them to be assured easy access to all their 
hospitalization needs. Lasty, this provision also accounts for special discounts and an 
increase in health insurance coverage in order to further lessen the burden of paying 
expensive hospital bills.
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is
requested.
Raffy T.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC )
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 1921
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23 FEB 22 P6 SO
RtCEIVcO Ev.
Introduced by: Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR HOSPITAL BENEFITS AND OTHER PRIVILEGES 
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Public School Teachers' 
Hospital Benefits Act of 2023".
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to adopt an integrated 
and comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make 
essential health and other social services available to all people at affordable costs. 
Towards this end, the State shall protect the interests and promote the well-being of 
Filipino public school teachers and their dependents through the provision of medical 
services.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - For the purposes of this Act, the following terms 
shall be defined as follows:
(a) Public School Teacher refers to a person who is registered at the 
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and is engaged in classroom 
teaching in all schools operated by the government, with the exception 
of professorial staff of state colleges and universities;
(b) Dependent refers to: 
i. Legitimate spouse;


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ii. Legitimate, illegitimate or legally adopted children, chiefly dependent 
upon and living with the teacher if such child is not more than eighteen 
(18) years of age, unmarried and not gainfully employed or is over the 
age of majority but incapacitated and incapable of self-support due to a 
mental or physical defect; and
iii. The teachers' parents who are dependent upon the teacher for 
support.
Sec. 4. Mandate. - To ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of 
medical benefits, all government hospitals are hereby mandated to:
(a) Provide for health care services to all teachers and their legal 
dependents which shall include preventive, promotive, diagnostic, 
curative and rehabilitative programs;
(b) Conduct medical and other relevant diagnostic examination to ensure 
the physical and mental capability of all teacher applicants; and
(c) Set-up a system that will effectively monitor the health condition of 
teachers and their dependents.
Sec. 5. Benefits and Privileges. - To carry out the purposes of this Act, all 
government hospitals shall:
(a) Grant at least ten percent (10%) discount on consultations and other 
hospital needs for teachers and their dependents; and
(b) Provide fast-lane facilities to serve teachers and their dependents.
Sec 6. Requirements for Availing Hospital Benefits. - Public School Teachers 
must bring their Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Identification Card and 
valid proof of employment in a public school (like ID). Furthermore, if their dependents 
wish to avail of this benefit, they must also be accompanied by the teacher and must 
bring one (1) government ID or Birth Certificate.


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Sec. 7. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. - The Philippine Health 
Insurance Corporation is hereby mandated to increase by ten percent (10%) the 
health care coverage of teachers and their dependents for medical expenses.
Sec. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulation - Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Health shall formulate the rules and regulations 
necessary or the effective implementation of this Act.
Sec. 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, such sections or parts not affected thereby shall remain in 
full force and effect.
Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers 
of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.
Approved,