HB 9498

House·20th Congress·Filed May 28, 2026

An Act Expanding Health Benefits and Wellness Programs for Senior Citizens, Further Amending Republic Act No. 9994, Otherwise Known as the “expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010,” and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill creates a comprehensive health‑and‑wellness program for senior citizens, adding preventive check‑ups, community wellness activities, mobile and home‑based services, geriatric hospital wards, and digital‑literacy training, and funds these measures through the annual General Appropriations Act.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB 2830· Filed Jul 31, 2025
An Act Expanding Health Benefits and Wellness Programs for Senior Citizens, Further Amending Republic Act No. 9994, Otherwise Known as the �expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010,� and for Other Purposes
Referred to the Technical Working Group (TWG) on 2026-02-24Rep. Jocelyn P. Tulfo +2
HB 10089· Filed Jul 15, 2026
An Act Expanding Health, Wellness, and Digital Inclusion Programs for Senior Citizens, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9994, Otherwise Known as the �expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010�, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
Pending First ReadingRep. Eric Go Yap
HB 433· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Strengthening the National Health Program for Senior Citizens, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7432, as Amended, Entitled "An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and for Other Purposes"
Pending with the Committee on SENIOR CITIZENS since 2025-07-29Rep. Rodolfo "Ompong" M. Ordanes
HB 4443· Filed Sep 9, 2025
An Act Strengthening the National Health Program for Senior Citizens, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7432, as Amended, Entitled "An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and for Other Purposes"
Pending with the Committee on SENIOR CITIZENS since 2025-09-15Rep. Gerald Cloyd Alexis V. Galang
HB 9954· Filed Jun 25, 2026
An Act Expanding Health, Wellness, and Digital Inclusion Programs for Senior Citizens, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9994, Otherwise Known as the �expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010�, as Amended, and for Other Purposes
Pending First ReadingRep. Jeffrey Soriano

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