While PhilHealth membership is not mandatory for self-employed individuals, we strongly encourage you to consider joining (if you haven't yet). Many private HMOs require existing PhilHealth membership as a prerequisite for enrollment, making it a valuable addition to your healthcare coverage options.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is a universal health coverage in the Philippines.

If you haven't yet, register to PhilHealth through their website or by visiting the nearest PhilHealth branch in your area.

How to Register Online

  1. Go to: **https://eregister.philhealth.gov.ph/**
  2. Click 'Proceed'
  3. Tick the checkbox to confirm that you understood the terms and click 'Accept'.
  4. Fill out the PhilHealth online application formNote: Single individuals may list the name of their parents who are aged 60 years or older as dependents. Married individuals may list their spouse and their children.
  5. Upload supporting documentsDocuments such as birth certificate, passport or driver’s license. Scan these documents and save as JPEG, PNG, GIF or PDF, then upload one by one.
  6. Submit and wait for the confirmation e-mail.

How to Register at a PhilHealth Branch

  1. Ask for two (2) PhilHealth Member Registration Forms and fill out all necessary details.
  2. This form is also downloadable in the website.
  3. Submit the form along with the following requirements:
    1. One (1) photocopy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate
    2. Valid identification cards (TIN ID, driver’s license, passport, or any document providing your or the applicant’s identity)
  4. Once completed, wait until the PhilHealth number is released by the authorized officer.
  5. Pay for the designated contribution for voluntary member

Online Collection Scheme