Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._945

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11223, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL,
CHECK UP FOR FILIPINOS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 11223, also known as the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, aims to
ensure that all Filipinos have access to a comprehensive range of quality health services without
incurring financial hardship. It expands the coverage of the National Health Insurance Program
to include all citizens, promoting equitable and inclusive healthcare for every Filipino.

In line with the goals of the UHC Act, this proposed measure seeks to institutionalize
the provision of free annual medical check-ups for all Filipinos. These check-ups shall include
essential diagnostic and laboratory procedures such as a complete blood count (CBC),
urinalysis, stool analysis, chest X-ray, and a general physical examination. Moreover, the bill

allows individuals to avail of this benefit at any time within the calendar year, providing

flexibility and encouraging early detection and prevention of illnesses.

This initiative represents a critical step toward strengthening preventive healthcare in
the country. By enabling early diagnosis and timely medical intervention, it will help reduce
the burden of more serious health conditions and lessen long-term healthcare costs.


In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

}O0 “PING” D. REMULLA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._945

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT

AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11223, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL

(CHECK UP FOR FILIPINOS

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

assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 11223, or the Universal Health Care Act
is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 6. Service Coverage. ~ (a) X x x
(b) Within two (2) years from the effectivity of this Act, Philhealth shall implement
a comprehensive outpatient benefit, including outpatient drug benefit, [and]
emergency medical services, AND FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK UP in
accordance with the recommendations of the Health Technology Assessment Council
(HTAC) created under Section 34 hereof).
THE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK UP, AS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
ACT, SHALL INCLUDE BASIC DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTS
SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:

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COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

FASTING BLOOD SUGAR

LIPID PROFILE

URINALYSIS (MACROSCOPIC AND CHEMICAL
EXAMINATION)


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STOOL ANALYSIS
CHEST X-RAY
COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAM
THE DURATION OF AVAILING THE FREE MEDICAL CHECK UP SHALL
BE FOR ONE WHOLE CALENDAR YEAR.
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SEC. 2. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or

unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting

SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. All laws, presidential decrees or issuances, executive
orders, letter of instructions, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,