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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

Hou iino._ 5333

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

THE efforts of persons with disability (PWDs) to live a normal and productive are very
commendable and remarkable.

Despite their condition, some of them are trying hard to eam a decent living by establishing
their own small business.

To further help self-employed PWDs in their pursuit to become productive citizens, this bill
seeks to encourage them to become members of the Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth).

The government, in turn, would grant them 100 percent subsidy for their SSS and
Philhealth monthly contribution for one year upon registration.

This way, the welfare and health of PWDs are being looked upon and protected by the
government.

In view of the foregoing, passage of ths bill is earestly encouraged.



Republic ofthe Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Ai No,_5333

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT ENCOURAGING SELF-EMPLOYED PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWDs) TO
BECOME MEMBERS OF SSS AND PHILHEALTH AND GRANTING THEM ONE-YEAR
‘SUBSIDY ON THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7277, OR THE
MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS

BE it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:

Sec. 1. Title: This act shall be known as “Persons With Disability (PWD) Philhealth and
SSS Coverage Act of 2011."

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy: It is State's policy to give full suppor to the improvement of
the total well-being of disabled persons and their integration into the mainstream of society.

Toward this, the State shall adopt policies ensuring the rehabilitation, self-development
and self-reliance of disabled persons. It shall develop their skils and potentials to enable them to
compete favorably for available opportunities.

Sec; 3: Section 32 of Republic Act 7277 as amended, is further amended to read as
follows:

"Sec, 32. Persons with disability shall be entitled to the following:
(2) 201% 24x xx

(i) To the extent practicable and feasible, the continuance of the same benefits and
privileges given by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System
(SSS), and PAG-IBIG, as the case may be, as are enjoyed by those in actual service. PERSONS
WITH DISABILITY WHO ARE SELF-EMPLOYED, UPON REGISTRATION WITH THE SSS, BE
ENTITLED TO A GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY OF THEIR MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION FOR ONE
YEAR OF COVERAGE


(i) xx

(k) x0

The abovementioned privileges are available only to persons with disability who are
Filipino citizens upon submission of any of the following as proof of his/her entitlement thereto:

1.000 004

10x

IV. CERTIFICATION FROM THE CITY OF MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER
WHERE THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY RESIDES THAT HE/SHE IS SELF-EMPLOYED,

Sec. 4. Section 28 of Republic Act 7875, is further amended to read as follows:

SEC. 28. Contributions. - All members of the Program shall contribute to the Fund, in
accordance with a reasonable, equitable and progressive contribution schedule to be determined
by the Corporation on the basis of applicable actuarial studies and in accordance with the following
guidelines,

a) xx

b) Contributions from self-employed members shall be based primarily on household
earnings and assets; their total contributions for one year shall not, however, exceed three percent
(3%) of their estimated actual net income for the preceding year. SELF-EMPLOYED PERSONS
WITH DISABILITY, UPON REGISTRATION WITH THE PHILHEALTH, BE ENTITLED TO A
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY OF THEIR MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION FOR ONE YEAR OF
COVERAGE PROVIDED THAT THE PERSON HAS CERTIFICATION FROM THE CITY OF
MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER WHERE THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY RESIDES
THAT HE/SHE IS A SELF-EMPLOYED.

Sec. 5. Appropriations: The amount needed for the implementation of this Act shall be
taken from the annual general appropriations of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (0SWD).

Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations: The Secretary of the Social Welfare and
Development, the Social Security System and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, within sixty
(60) days from the effectivity ofthis Act, shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act.

Sec. 7: Separability clause: The declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity of any
provisions of this Act shall not affect the other provisions.

Sec . 8. Repealing clause: Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or is inconsistent with the
provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Sec. 9, Effectivity: This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,