HB 6955

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 17, 2025

An Act Unifying the Definition of Dependent Children Under the Social Security System (SSS), the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth), by Adjusting the Age Limit for Unmarried and Unemployed Students from Twenty-One (21) Years Old to Twenty-Five (25) Years Old, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11199, Republic Act No. 8291, and Republic Act No. 7875, as Amended

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The bill would raise the age at which a child can be considered a dependent for SSS, GSIS, and PhilHealth from 21 years to 25 years, but only if the child is a full‑time student and is not married or employed.

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Nelson S. LegacionReceipts →

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