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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

nouse Bit No.-_61

Introduced by Representative Jaime R. Fresnedi

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to recognize the importance of teachers in public schools in our society
by providing them the wherewithal to mold our children with dignity. There is no better way
to do this than by what this bill proposes - to enroll them in a Health Maintenance Organization

(HMO) that they can utilize for their health needs,

Our teachers play a vital role in facilitating the leaming and development of students
As the primary contributors to molding the minds of our learners, they are expected to perform
with the highest degree of excellence and effectiveness

While we already have the Universal Healthcare Law, we still hear and read of teachers
lamenting how inadequate their meagre incomes are to ensure that they are fit and healthy to
perform the harrowing duties and responsibilities of their chosen profession. We can do more
for our teachers

The government should realize that providing our public school teachers an HMO is a
smart investment for the future, This proposal forms part of our efforts to protect the health,
safety, and well-being of our teachers to enable them to perform their tasks efficiently and
effectively,

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

JAIN ESNEDI
epresentative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BLL NO. 61

Introduced by Representative Jaime R. Fresnedi

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Health Maintenance
Organization for Public School Teachers Act."

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ The State recognizes the vital role of public sector
employees in nation building. As an important component of the public sector, the State shall
ensure that public school teachers have access to quality and affordable health care. The
government shall provide them access to comprehensive, quality, cost-effective, preventive,
and rehabilitative health services.

SEC. 3. Coverage. ~ This Act shall cover all public school teachers under the
Department of Education (DepEd)

SEC. selection of Health Maintenance Organization. — The DepEd shall, in
accordance wiuth the provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the
Government Procurement Reform Act, as amended, procure a contract with a Health
Maintenance Organization that shall be able to provide healthcare services to its employees.

For the purposes of this Act, a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) refers to a
health insurance organization which provides health insurance coverage for a monthly or
annual fee charged to one’s employer, and covers the fundamental services needed by
individuals to maintain their health and well-being such as in-patient and out-patient care, basic
surgeries, and other ancillary services like laboratory testing and medication

SEC. 5. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary for the immediate implementation of
this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act for the year following its approval


SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~The Department of Education, together
with the Department of Health, shal! formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
for the effective implementation of this Act within thirty (30) days from its approval

SEC. 7. Separability: Clause. ~ If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, orders and rules, and regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

EC. 9, Lffectivity: — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,