THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday said it does not collect accreditation fees from healthcare professionals applying for accreditation.
The state insurer, in a public advisory, cited the requirements for accreditation of all healthcare professionals regarding premium contributions as stated in its Circular 2023-0024.
The circular states that all accredited healthcare professionals must be registered members of Philhealth, and pay at least one month of premium contribution during the time of application.
Applicant healthcare professionals who are in private practice or not formally employed and have missed premium contributions are referred to the Collection Section of Local Health Insurance Offices or Philhealth Regional Offices for appropriate action.
Accredited Philhealth healthcare professionals include physicians, nurses, dentists and midwives.
"Employed professionals will not be required to submit proof of contributions as their contributions are being handled by their respective employer," PhilHealth said.
"Payment of all missed contributions is also not a requirement for accreditation. Missed payment of premium contributions shall be covered by existing guidelines,” it added. / PNA