Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR FILIPINOS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This measure aims 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 to prevent disease, disability, and death. Accordingly, all Filipinos should be entitled to 
a free annual medical check-up in any government hospital and institution.  
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution states that “the State shall protect and 
promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.” Article 
XIII, Section 2 further states that “the State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach 
to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social 
services available to all the people at affordable cost.”  
Republic Act No. 11223, also known as the Universal Healthcare Act, provides that every 
Filipino shall be granted immediate eligibility and access to preventive care.  Through the conduct 
of a free annual medical-check-up consisting of physical examinations and diagnostic tests, the 
leading causes of death such as heart diseases, diseases of the vascular system, pneumonias, 
malignant neoplasms/cancers, all forms of tuberculosis, accidents, chronic obstructive pulmonary 
disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, nephritis/nephritic syndrome, and other diseases of the 
respiratory system, are easily detected and thereby prevented.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
August 15, 2022
3:52 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KRISTINE SINGSON-MEEHAN 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR FILIPINOS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by 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. 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 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 Act”, 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. To promote health, identify risks, and ensure early 
diagnosis, PhilHealth shall establish a system that allows access to a free annual medical checkup 
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. 
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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,