Relative to the adoption of the Auto Debit Arrangement (ADA) with the accredited collecting agent and implementation of the Over-the-Counter Collection System (OTCCS) to facilitate faster processing of payment transactions, Item 8.0 (Requirements in the availment of Medicare Benefits) of PhilHealth Circular No.25, S. 2001 dated 9 August 2001 shall now be read as follows:

 

To avail of the benefits, Individually Paying Members (IPMs) shall be required to submit, as proof of payment and eligibility, copy of any of the following: machine validated MI-5, machine printed receipt, Government Official Receipt, bank/agent receipt, PhilHealth Bank Receipt, PhilHealth Agent's Receipt, bank passbook, or PhilHealth Official Receipt representing at least three monthly contributions within the immediate six (6) months prior to the month of availment.

All other provisions of PhilHealth Circular No. 25, S. 2001 consistent with this issuance shall remain in full force and effect.

For information and guidance of all concerned.

Adopted: 19 April 2005

(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III
Secretary
President and CEO