The New PhilHealth Contribution Table Effective January 2018
READ: PHILHEALTH ADVISORY
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, commonly called PhilHealth, issuedthe memorandum circular 2017-0024 adjusting the premium contributions of the employed sector to sustain the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). Accordingly, the adjustment is necessary for the various enhancements to program benefits introduced in recent years and to further come up with sustained benefits to effectively respond to the growing health care financing needs of all members
The circular is effective starting January 2018 onwards. The monthly premium contribution should just be at the rate of 2.75% taken straight from the monthly basic salary; it has a floor of Php10, 000.00 and a ceiling of Php40, 000.00 still sharing by the employee and the employer.
The computation for this adjustment after the effectivity of the removal of salary brackets should be:
Contributions of Kasambahays
In accordance with RA 10361, the premium contributions of the Kasambahay shall be shouldered solely by the household employer. However, if the Kasambahay is receiving a monthly salary of five thousand pesos (Php 5,000) or above, the Kasambahay shall pay his/her proportionate share.