PhilHealth, the national health insurance program in the Philippines, now allows its members to pay their monthly contributions and premiums using GCash. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to make a PhilHealth online payment through GCash.
Philhealth online payment thru Gcash
Before you pay online, you should make sure that PhilHealth has the most up-to-date information about you.
Step 1. Log in to the Philhealth website portal.
Step 2: On the dashboard, click on the “Payment Management” option.
Step 3: Select “SPA” or “Generate Statement of Premium Account” and choose your preferred payment schedule from the dropdown menu. You can choose between monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or yearly.
Please note that PhilHealth has recently updated its contributions. Both voluntary and involuntary payers must now pay a minimum of 3% of their monthly income as a contribution. For example, if your monthly income is P10,000 or below, the premium is 3.5% of your income, which means your contribution would be P350 per month.
Step 4: Once you’ve selected your payment schedule, click on “Pay.”
Step 5: In the list of Accredited Collecting Partners, select “MYEG.”
Step 6: On the next page, select “Mobile” as your payment method and then choose “GCash” to proceed.
Step 7: On the payment details page, you will see the following information:
Merchant: MYG Amount Due: Php350 (with a monthly income of P10,000 and below)
You will then be prompted to log in to your GCash account by entering your registered mobile number. Once you’ve logged in, click “Next.”
Step 8: Wait for the 6-digit authentication code that will be sent to your mobile number. Once you receive the code, enter it and click “Next.”
Step 9: Enter your 4-digit GCash MPIN and select “Pay.” Please note that there is a convenience fee of P15.00 that will be automatically deducted along with your contribution.
Step 10: On the confirmation page, you have the option to print it as a receipt or save it as a PDF file for future reference. You will also receive an email and text message confirming that your payment has been successful. To verify that the payment was made, you can also check your GCash account balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a charge for paying PhilHealth through GCash?
A: Yes, there is a convenience fee of P15.00 that will be automatically deducted along with your contribution.
Q: Are there any changes in the payment schedule and contribution?
A: PhilHealth has recently updated its payment schedule and contributions. Monthly salary of P10,000 and below is P350/month or P4,200/year. Monthly salary of P10,001 to P69,999 ranges from P350 to P2,450/month or P4,200 to P29,400/year. Monthly salary of P70,000 or above is P2,450/month or P29,400/year. Payment due dates are at the end of the month for monthly schedule, end of the 3rd month for quarterly schedule, 3rd month for semi-annual schedule and last working day of 3rd month for annual schedule.
PhilHealth plays a crucial role in the lives of every Filipino. It’s important to be prepared and ensure that you and your and your family are well-protected. With the spread of sickness and diseases, PhilHealth is one of the investments you should never go without.
At the end of the day, health should be the number one priority for everyone. By paying your PhilHealth contributions online through GCash, you can easily and conveniently manage your health insurance and ensure that you and your loved ones are covered in case of any medical emergencies. So, start paying your PhilHealth online through GCash today and rest easy knowing that you’re protected.
Payment Due Dates
Monthly – due end of the month. Example for September 2021, due by September 30, 2021.
Quarterly – due at the end of the third month. An example for the 1st quarter contribution (January to March) due date is March 31.
Semi-annual – due date falls on the 3rd month. Example for the latter half of the year which is July to December. The due date is on September 30.
Annual – due on the last working day of the 3rd month which is March 31.
Philhealth plays a crucial role in every Filipinos’ life. It pays to be prepared. With the spread of sickness and diseases, Philhealth is one of the investments you should never go without. At the end of the day, health should be the number one priority of everyone. When your body fails, there’s not much that you can do. So, ensure that you and your family are well-protected. Start paying your Philhealth online through Gcash.
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Last modified: January 25, 2023
