{"id":22843,"date":"2020-12-29T00:12:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T00:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestbrainz.com\/info\/ph\/?page_id=240"},"modified":"2020-12-29T00:12:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T00:12:17","slug":"philhealth-contribution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/philhealth-contribution\/","title":{"rendered":"Philhealth Contribution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-philhealth\">What is PhilHealth?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1114032786\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>PhilHealth is administered by the Philippine National Health Corporation, which is designed to provide employees with a practical means of paying for adequate medical care in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/downloads.intercomcdn.com\/i\/o\/223724027\/7814c8749889ba779624bd8b\/image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-philhealth-contributions-calculated\">How is PhilHealth Contribution(s) Calculated?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>PhilHealth contribution(s) is calculated based on the on the official table released by PhilHealth. We&#8217;ve provided some example calculations that you may refer to for further understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/downloads.intercomcdn.com\/i\/o\/227542442\/f9238dab18c29bea4094bd55\/image.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>[Example 1]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Employee basic salary is <strong>P10,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Based on the table of Philhealth contributions employee will pay: P137.50<\/li><li>Based on the table of Philhealth contributions employer will pay: P137.50<\/li><li>Total Philhealth contribution remitted to employee: P275.00<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>[Example 2]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Employee basic salary is <strong>P20,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Based on the table of Philhealth contributions employee will pay: P275<\/li><li>Based on the table of Philhealth contributions employer will pay: P275<\/li><li>Total Philhealth contribution remitted to employee: P550<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s the computation for 2019 using 2.75%:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>20,000 x 2.75% = 550 Monthly Premium<br \/>550 \/ 2 = 275<br \/>275 - Employee Share<br \/>275 - Employer Share<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are exempted from paying PhilHealth contribution?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before you start paying PhilHealth contribution, know first whether you\u2019re required or exempted from doing so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Members who belong to any of the following categories&nbsp;<strong>don\u2019t have to contribute to PhilHealth.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Persons with disability (PWDs).<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>PWD members don\u2019t need to pay anything to PhilHealth, as the national government (and employer, for employed members) shoulders their contributions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Unemployed senior citizens.<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Senior members with no or irregular source of income are exempted from paying PhilHealth contribution.<strong>\u00a0Their contributions are paid for by\u00a0excise taxes\u00a0collected from alcohol and cigarette sales under the Sin Tax law.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, senior citizens who are formally employed or earn a regular income should still pay their contributions under the applicable PhilHealth membership category.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Lifetime members.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Retirees with at least 120 contribution payments who are registered as lifetime members no longer need to remit to PhilHealth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, lifetime members who become employees in the Philippines or abroad must resume making PhilHealth contribution payments until they resign or get terminated from work.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sponsored and indigent members.<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Filipino families in poor communities who are registered with PhilHealth either as sponsored or indigent members enjoy exemption from PhilHealth contribution payment. Their contributions are paid for by another person, their LGU, a government agency like the DSWD, or a private organization.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much is the monthly contribution to PhilHealth in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As shown in the table below, the premium rate will increase starting 2019 to sustain the National Health Insurance Fund, ensuring all Filipinos\u2013including those lacking contributions\u2013will have equal access to benefits during confinement.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filipiknow.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/philhealth-contribution-1.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x698\/rscb40\/ng:webp\/ngcb40\" alt=\"philhealth contribution 1\" class=\"wp-image-22958\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>The rate will increase by increments of 0.5% every year until it caps off at 5%&nbsp;<\/strong>(the maximum limit allowed by the law) in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Hence, from 3% in 2020, expect the rate to increase to 3.5% of the member\u2019s monthly income in 2026; 4% in 2026; 4.5% in 2026; and 5% in 2026 and 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. PhilHealth contribution table in 2026 for employees and employers.<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-29\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Basic Salary<\/th><th>Total Monthly Contribution<\/th><th>Employee Share<\/th><th>Employer Share<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Php 10,000 and below<\/td><td>Php 350<\/td><td>Php 175<\/td><td>Php 175<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 10,000.01 to Php 69,999.99<\/td><td>Php 350 to Php 2,449.99<\/td><td>Php 175 to Php 1,224.99<\/td><td>Php 175 to Php 1,224.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 70,000 and above<\/td><td>Php 2,450<\/td><td>Php 1,225<\/td><td>Php 1,225<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>As part of the full implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law,<strong>&nbsp;the monthly PhilHealth contribution rate for employed members will increase from 3% of the monthly basic salary in 2020 to 3.50% in 2026<a href=\"https:\/\/filipiknow.net\/philhealth-contribution\/#easy-footnote-bottom-1-21372\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;starting January 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The monthly premium will continue to be shared equally between the employee and the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The monthly contribution for employees earning Php 10,000 and below is fixed at Php 350. Meanwhile, those earning Php 70,000 and above have a fixed monthly contribution of Php&nbsp;2,450.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Take note that the salary ceiling of Php 70,000 in 2026 will continue to increase by an increment of Php 10,000 a year until it reaches Php 100,000 in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>For those in between, use this formula to compute your PhilHealth contribution:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Employee or employer share = (Monthly basic salary x 0.03) \/ 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample computation for an employee with a salary of Php 25,000:<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Php 25,000 x 0.03 = Php 750 (Total monthly contribution) \/ 2 = Php 375 (Employee or employer share)<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>The PhilHealth contribution of employees who are on extended leave without pay is equivalent to that of voluntary or individually paying members.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. PhilHealth contribution table in 2026 for voluntary\/self-employed or direct contributors.<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-76\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Income<\/th><th>Total Monthly Contribution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Php 10,000 and below<\/td><td>Php 350<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 10,000.01 to Php 69,999.99<\/td><td>Php 350 to Php 2,449.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 70,000 and above<\/td><td>Php 2,450<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Just like those in the previous category, voluntary\/self-employed members will also follow the new PhilHealth premium rate. Unlike salaried employees, however, they don\u2019t have employers who will shoulder half of their monthly premium.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Therefore,&nbsp;<strong>members in this category will remit the full 3.50% of their declared monthly income to PhilHealth<\/strong>. For example, a voluntary member who earns Php 35,000 a month will pay a monthly premium of Php 1,225 (Php 35,000 x 0.035).<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The current income floor and income ceiling for voluntary members are also fixed at Php 10,000 and Php 70,000, respectively. This means that those who have a declared monthly income of Php 10,000 and below will pay a fixed monthly premium of Php 350 while those who earn Php 70,000 and above a month will pay the same monthly premium of Php 2,450.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This income ceiling will likewise increase by Php 10,000 every year until it reaches Php 100,000 in 2026\/2026.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>The premium can be paid monthly or quarterly by the member.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>In order for PhilHealth to come up with an accurate computation, they may require members to submit financial records like a duly-notarized affidavit of income declaration or the latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/filipiknow.net\/income-tax-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">income tax return<\/a>&nbsp;received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, their contributions will be based on the highest computed rate.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. PhilHealth contribution table in 2026 for land-based migrant workers and OFWs.<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-77\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Basic Salary (in Philippine pesos)<\/th><th>Total Annual Contribution (Monthly premium x 12)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Php 10,000 and below<\/td><td>Php 4,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 10,000.01 to Php 69,999.99<\/td><td>Php 4,200 to Php 29,399.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 70,000 and above<\/td><td>Php 29,400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Land-based OFWs are also affected by the recent contribution hike and their premiums will be computed straight based on their monthly earnings (see table above).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>For 2026, the premium rate of 3.50% will be followed. The computation only applies to Philippine pesos so you first need to convert your monthly salary based on the current exchange rate before you proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>For example, if you earn $500 a month and convert it to Philippine pesos based on the exchange rate that exists as of this writing ($1 = Php 48.06, you\u2019ll have a monthly basic salary of Php 24,030.https:\/\/24755867ac9f6f87f08a26aeee06ae40.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-37\/html\/container.htmlSince the 2026 premium rate is 3.5%, your monthly PhilHealth premium based on your salary is Php 841.05 (Php 24,030 x 0.035). Multiply your monthly premium by 12 and you have total annual contributions of Php 10,092.06.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to pay this in full. Instead, you can shell out the required initial payment of Php 2,400 before leaving the country and pay the remaining balance in full after 6 months or by installment in the next two quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>To ensure accurate computation, PhilHealth may require land-based OFWs to present their overseas employment contract as proof of income. Otherwise, their premiums will be automatically based on the highest computed rate.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Due to public outrage, however, President Rodrigo Duterte temporarily suspended the collection of higher Philhealth premiums from overseas Filipino workers at the height of the 2020 pandemic<a href=\"https:\/\/filipiknow.net\/philhealth-contribution\/#easy-footnote-bottom-2-21372\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>. In a subsequent advisory released by Philhealth (Advisory No. 2020 \u2013 037)<a href=\"https:\/\/filipiknow.net\/philhealth-contribution\/#easy-footnote-bottom-3-21372\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>, it was announced that the payment of PhilHealth premiums of OFWs shall be voluntary for the duration of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Take note that the voluntary payment of OFW premiums is only valid during the duration of a national health emergency<a href=\"https:\/\/filipiknow.net\/philhealth-contribution\/#easy-footnote-bottom-4-21372\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;Once things go back to normal, expect PhilHealth to declare the payment of premiums as mandatory for all land-based OFWs.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Land-based migrant workers may see this as a burden but PhilHealth assures them that the increase in contributions is intended to&nbsp;<em>\u201cguarantee fund sustainability and to effectively implement the Universal Health Care (UHC)\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/filipiknow.net\/philhealth-contribution\/#easy-footnote-bottom-5-21372\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Seafarers have a different contribution rate and table, which is similar to employed members (see Table 1 above)<\/strong>. The seafarers\u2019 share of contribution is deducted from their monthly salary, and their manning agencies shoulder the employer share.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. PhilHealth contribution table in 2026 for&nbsp;<em>kasambahays<\/em>.<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-31\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Monthly Basic Salary<\/th><th>Total Monthly Contribution<\/th><th>Kasambahay Share<\/th><th>Employer Share<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Php 5,000 and below<\/td><td>Php 350<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Php 350<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 5,001 to Php 10,000<\/td><td>Php 350<\/td><td>Php 175<\/td><td>Php 175<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Php 10,000.01 to Php 39,999.99<\/td><td>Php 350 to Php 1,399.99<\/td><td>Php 175 to Php 699.99<\/td><td>Php 175 to Php 699.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Kasambahays<\/em>&nbsp;have the same PhilHealth contribution rate (3.5% in 2026) and computation with formally employed members.&nbsp;<\/strong>For household workers receiving a monthly salary of Php 5,000 (and below), their employers are required to pay their total monthly contribution in full to PhilHealth. However,&nbsp;<em>kasambahays<\/em>&nbsp;earning more than Php 5,000 should share half of their total monthly contribution payment.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. PhilHealth contribution table for foreigners.<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-32\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Types of Foreign Members<\/th><th>Quarterly Contribution<\/th><th>Semi-annual Contribution<\/th><th>Annual Contribution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Foreign retirees<\/td><td>Php 3,750<\/td><td>Php 7,500<\/td><td>Php 15,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other foreigners<\/td><td>Php 4,250<\/td><td>Php 8,500<\/td><td>Php 17,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Foreigners pay the highest contribution amount among all PhilHealth membership types.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Retirees in the Philippines pay Php 15,000 per year, while expats, exchange students, and other foreigners pay Php 17,000. Alternatively, they may remit their contributions every quarter or twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. PhilHealth contribution for Filipinos with dual citizenship.<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Dual citizens are also encouraged to pay their contribution every year based on the 2026 PhilHealth premium rate&nbsp;(3.50%)<\/p>\n\n\n<p>They can make advanced payments for up to two consecutive years only. 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<strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is PhilHealth? 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