HB 1329

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 7, 2025

An Act Exempting Migrant Workers from the Payment of Premium Contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Amending for the Purpose Sections 4, 9, and 10 of Republic Act No. 11223, Otherwise Known as the "Universal Health Care Act," and for Other Purposes

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The proposal would stop requiring overseas Filipino workers to pay PhilHealth premiums, re‑classify them as indirect contributors, and ensure they can still use PhilHealth services while the government covers the cost.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB01329 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Exempting Migrant Workers from the Payment of Premium Contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Amending for the Purpose Sections 4, 9, and 10 of Republic Act No. 11223, Otherwise Known as the "Universal Health Care Act," and for Other Purposes

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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