What is the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP?)
The National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), formerly known as Medicare, is a health insurance program for SSS members and their dependents whereby the healthy subsidize the sick who may find themselves in need of financial assistance when they get hospitalized.
The program aims to provide medical care to residents of the country in an evolutionary way within our economic means and capability as a nation. It also aims to provide our people with a viable means of helping themselves pay for adequate medical care.
Who administers the NHIP?
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth is the mandated administrator of the Medicare program under the National Health Insurance Act of 1995 (Republic Act 7875).
The SSS, which administered the Medicare program for private sector workers, has transferred the administration of the program to PhilHealth.
How may we contact PhilHealth?
For inquiries on Medicare coverage, benefits and procedures for SSS members, you may visit PhilHealth at the City State Centre Bldg., 709 Shaw Boulevard, Barangay Oranbo, Pasig City or call telephone number 637-9999. You may also visit the PhilHealth web site at http://www.philhealth.gov.ph.
