Automatic senior citizen members need to proceed to either LHIO or the Office for the Seniors Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in the vicinity where they reside.
- In OSCA they only need to submit two copies of PMRF.
- In LHIO, they need to prepare 2 copies of accomplished PMRF together with the senior citizen ID or any valid ID, as well as 1×1 pictures.
- Lastly, wait for the MDR and PhilHealth ID card
Claiming PhilHealth Benefits for Seniors
To claim the PhilHealth benefits, some hospitals have a Health Care Institution (HCI) portal. There, the seniors can submit their senior citizen ID, MDR, or any ID to prove their identity and age. The hospital will then print the PhilHealth Benefit Eligibility Form (PBEF). If the PBEF says “YES,” the hospital will automatically process the deductions in the total bill.
If there is no portal, or if the PBEF says “NO,” they need to attach the following documents to their claims documents:
- Accomplished PMRF
- Proof of status as a senior citizen. This includes, but is not limited to, their senior citizen ID.
Now, here’s a question that many unenrolled senior citizens would like to ask: What if I’m not yet registered and then I got hospitalized? Will I still be able to claim my PhilHealth benefits?
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