Who are legally considered as direct contributors under the National Health Insurance Program?

Who are legally considered as direct contributors under the National Health Insurance Program?

Direct contributors to the program encompass a wide range of individuals, including employees with formal employment and kasambahays. It also specifically includes self-earning individuals, professional practitioners, Overseas Filipino Workers, and Filipinos living abroad. Lifetime members and all Filipinos aged 21 and above with the capacity to pay are additionally categorized as direct contributors. The mandatory inclusion of these members is officially governed by Republic Act No. 11223, widely known as the Universal Health Care Act. 18-May-26

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