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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE 
s. No. 189
■22 JUL-7 P4S2
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Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong"T. Go
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR ALL FILIPINOS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act mandated the inclusion 
of every Filipino citizen to the National Health Insurance Program. By virtue of this 
landmark legislation, all Filipinos can avail the services and benefits provided by 
PhilHealth. The landmark law also required PhilHealth to implement a comprehensive 
outpatient benefit package.
To cover for the benefits provided by PhilHealth and sustain the implementation 
of the National Health Insurance Program, the law also increased premium rate 
contributions every year until 2025. For every increase in the rate of contribution, the law 
mandated PhilHealth to provide for a corresponding increase In benefits.
In line with our desire to advance the health and well-being of Filipinos and prevent 
disease, and consistent with the provisions of the Universal Health Care Act, this proposed 
measure mandates PhilHealth to establish and implement a Free Annual Medical Check 
Up program which will allow all Filipinos to undergo screening, laboratory and diagnostic 
tests, and consultation free of charge.


In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
^WRENCE "BONG" T. GO


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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■22 JUL-7 P4S2
SENATE 
s. No. 189
Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong"T. Go
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR ALL FILIPINOS
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled.
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Free Annual Medical Check- 
Up Act of 2022."
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies. - 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.
Sec. 3. Coverage. - All Filipino citizens, by virtue of 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 
National Health Insurance Program including a free annual medical check-up.


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Sec. 4. Annua!Medical Check-Up Program. - To promote health, identify risks, and 
ensure early diagnosis, PhilHealth, In consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), 
shall establish a system in line with its Comprehensive Outpatient Benefit Package that 
allows access to an annual medical check-up program at least once each calendar year 
that shall include physical examination, screening, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and 
follow up consultation to all members of PhilHealth free of charge: Provided, That, the 
duration of the availment of the Annual Medical Check-Up Program shall be for the whole 
calendar year.
Sec. 5. Screening, tests and consultation. - Prior to the availment of laboratory and 
diagnostic tests under the Annual Medical Check-Up Program, the patient shall first be 
physically examined and screened by a PhilHealth-accredited primary care provider to 
evaluate the patient based on his/her individual needs anchored on his/her health and 
age risks, and identify which laboratory and diagnostic tests should be administered to 
the patient: Provided, That, the availment of the laboratory and diagnostic tests shall be 
through PhilHealth-accredited health care institutions (HCIs): Provided, further. That the 
corresponding medical consultation after the release of the test results shall be done by 
PhilHealth-accredited health care professionals.
PhilHealth shall identify laboratory and diagnostic tests to be included in the Free 
Annual Medical Check-Up Program based on current and emerging health necessities of 
Filipinos. Laboratory and diagnostic tests included in the Program shall be expanded, 
subject to the availability of PhilHealth funds.
Sec. 6. Accreditation. — PhilHealth shall accredit, based on its existing guidelines, 
health care professionals, primary health care providers and health care institutions which 
will administer the physical examination, screening, laboratory and diagnostic tests and 
consultation provided under the Annual Medical Check-Up Program.


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Local Government Units (LGUs) are encouraged to ensure that there are enough 
PhilHealth-accredited health facilities where their constituents can readily access the 
Annual Medical Check-Up Program. Towards this end, LGUs are encouraged register their 
health facilities and rural health units for accreditation of PhilHealth.
Sec. 7. Implementation. — To allow PhilHealth to accredit the appropriate number of 
health care professionals, primary health care providers and health care facilities to 
effectively and efficiently implement the Annual Medical Check-Up Program, PhilHealth 
shall develop a plan for the phased implementation of this Act in line with the 
implementation and development of its Comprehensive Outpatient Benefit Package: 
Provided, That, the Annual Medical Check-Up Program shall be made available to all 
Filipinos within two (2) years from the effectivity of this Act.
Sec. 8. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be 
charged against the total revenue of PhilHealth, composed of premium contributions from 
direct contributors and premium subsidies of the government for the indirect contributors.
Sec. 9. Separability Clause. — If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this Act 
shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, invalidate or 
impact any other part of this Act.
Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. — Any provision of laws, orders, agreements, rules or 
regulations contrary to and inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed, amended or 
modified accordingly.
Sec. 11. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,