By Marlon A. Loterte
LEGAZPI CITY, May 2 – The
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the Bicol region
reminds individual- paying members to avail of the 50 percent discount on their
annual premium contribution.
In line with the increase
in premium contributions set to start by July this year, that requires
individual- paying members with average monthly income of P25,000 to pay an
annual premium contribution of P2, 400, the 50 percent discount is a way to
save and minimize the impact of the increase, said PhilHealth V Information
Officer Paulette Santiago.
The discount can be
availed by members who will pay their whole year premium contribution within
January to June this year.
Santiago said the discount
applies to premium contribution not only for this year but also for 2013.
“They can also pay in
advance for their 2013 premium contribution. With the discount, they can only
pay P1, 200 per year instead of P2, 400,” she added.
The 50 % discount can also
be availed by newly registered Philhealth members, provided that they pay their
contributions before July 1, the day when the new premium will take effect.
“Some members might be
apprehensive to avail of the discount but it’s one way for them to save that certain
amount. With the contribution made in advance they will be also saved from
being bothered by payment deadlines,” said Santiago. (MALoterte, PIA V)
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