TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
MANDATING THE ISSUANCE OF PHILHEALTH CARDS TO ALL FILIPINOS, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIII, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution provides 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." In line with this. Republic Act No. 11223, or the Universal Health Care 
(UHC) Law, ensures that every Filipino citizen is automatically included in the National 
Health Insurance Program (NHIP). Despite these provisions, challenges persist in 
providing all Filipinos with seamless access to healthcare services, particularly due to lack 
of awareness of PhilHealth membership. Several instances were also reported that many 
Filipinos are still wary of going to hospitals because of financial constraints.
As of the first semester of 2024, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation 
(PhilHealth) reported that all 112.89 million Filipinos were covered under the NHIP, 
setting the coverage rate at 100%. However, data indicates that by the end of 2023, only 
96% of Filipinos were registered with PhilHealth, leaving approximately 4% of the 
population, or around 4.52 million individuals, unregistered. According to PhilHealth, 
around 27.8 million Filipinos are currently enrolled in its Konsulta (Konsultasyong Sulit at


Tama) program. This discrepancy suggests that while all Filipinos are covered by 
PhilHealth, not all are aware of their PhilHealth membership.
To address this issue, this measure mandates the issuance of PhilHealth cards, 
ensuring that every Filipino is informed of his/her membership in the National Health 
Insurance Program.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR CHRISTOPH!^ LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
F/rst Regular Session
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S. No.
SENATE
170
25 JUL-7 A 9 :57
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Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
MANDATING THE ISSUANCE OF PHILHEALTH CARDS TO ALL FILIPINOS, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shail be known as the "PhUHeaith Card Act of
2025.
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies. - Article XIII, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution 
provides 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 or the 
Universal Health Care (UHC) Law provides that every Filipino citizen shall be automatically 
included into the National Health Insurance Program. Pursuant to the Constitutional 
mandate and in line with the UHC Law, it is hereby declared a policy of the State to 
provide citizens of the Philippines with a health card to serve as proof of their healthcare 
coverage.
Sec. 3. PhUHeaith Card.-The. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) 
shall issue a health card or proof of identification to all registered members of the National


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Health Insurance Program. PhilHealth shall also endeavor to issue a health card or proof 
of identification to indirect contributors, particularly to indigent members. PhilHealth shall 
utilize the Phil-ID as an alternative proof of identification and integrate membership 
information in the Phil-ID as provided under Section 9(e) of Republic Act No. 11055, 
otherwise known as the "Philippine Identification System Act".
The absence of the health card shall not prejudice the right of any member to avail 
of benefits or medical services under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). The 
health card shall not be necessary in availing of PhilHealth benefits, and shall only be
used for purposes of membership information and utilization recording under the National 
Health Insurance Program.
Sec. 4. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the implementation of this Act 
shall be charged against the operating expenses of PhilHealth.
Sec. 5. Separabiiity Cause. - If any part or provision of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 6. Repeaiing Cause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, rules 
and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are deemed 
amended, modified or repealed accordingly.
Sec. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette ox in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,