Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2459

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Rep. Dante S. Garcia and Rep. Kenneth Paolo C. Tereng

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to enable each Filipino to have the chance to get a free annual medical check-up as
members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). It is also in the context of
pursuing preventive medical care that every citizen deserves.

This measure hopes to preventively address the leading causes of death in the country: heart
diseases, pneumonia, cancers, tuberculosis, diabetes and other respiratory diseases.

These diseases are easily detected via physical examinations and diagnostic tests that are part of
medical check-ups.

It is important to also note that this measure 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 immediate passage of this bill is hereby earnestly sought.

Approved,

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL Ni 24 5 3

Introduced by Rep. Dante S. Garcia and Rep. Kenneth Paolo C. Tereng

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:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Free Annual Medical Check-Up
Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Principle. —\t 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,

SEC. 3. 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 diagnostic tests shall be expanded, subject to the availability of
PhilHealth funds.

SEC. 4, Schedule of Free Medical Check-Up. — ‘Yo 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.



SEC. 5. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be charged against
the PhilHealth funds.

SEC, 6. 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.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional,
the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations,
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,