New Philhealth Contributions Effective January 2018
Philhealth has just announced that effective January 2018 onwards, the monthly premium contributions shall be at the rate of 2.75% computed straight based on the monthly basic salary of an employee. This will have a salary floor of P10,000.00 and a ceiling of P40,000.00, and this amount will be equally shared by the employees and their employer.
As outlined in Philhealth Circular No. 2017-0024:
ADJUSTMENT IN THE PREMIUM CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE EMPLOYED SECTOR PROGRAM TO SUSTAIN THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (NHIP)
Effective the applicable month of January 2018 and onwards, the monthly premium contributions shall be at the rate of 2.75% computed straight based on the monthly basic salary, with a salary floor of P10,000.00 and a ceiling of P40,000.00, to be equally shared by the employees and their employer. With the removal of the salary brackets, computation shall be based on the following table:
Monthly Basic Salary x 2.75%Monthly PremiumPersonal ShareEmployer ShareP10,000 and belowP275.00P137.50P137.50P10,000.01 to P39, 999.99P275.02 to P1,099.99P137.51 to P549.99P137.51 to P549.99P40,000.00 and aboveP1,100.00P550.00P550.00In accordance with Republic Act 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 (P5,000.00) or above, the Kasambahay shall pay his/her proportionate share.
Additional queries or clarifications may be referred to our 24/7 Corporate Action Center Hotline, (02) 441-7442 or through actioncenter@philhealth.gov.ph
(Signed)
DR. CELESTINA MA. JUDE P. DE LA SERNA
Interm / OIC, President and CEO
You may access the Philhealth Advisory here: Philhealthadv2017-0054.