The Department of Social Welfare and Development backs health insurance coverage of identified poor families in the region who are enrolled in PhilHealth insurance program.

This is in line with the convergence strategy of the department with its partner-stakeholders to bring together social protection interventions to intensify the poverty-reduction programs of the government.

The subsidy covers the health insurance premiums of all identified poor households by the Listahanan or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction.

“PhilHealth, as DSWD’s partner in promoting the welfare of the people, have requested for the Listahanan database be shared with them to ensure that the resources of the government is given to rightful beneficiaries. This way we can maximize our resources for those who really need them the most,” said DSWD-9 Regional Director Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo in a statement.

PhilHealth beneficiaries need to secure certification from the DSWD Listahanan, a project that identifies names and locations of poor families, in availing the former’s services.

Beneficiaries are advised to update their Member Data Report (MDR) with PhilHealth prior to requesting certification from DSWD.

For Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries, however, their respective city links are responsible for the certification.

1.9 million Listahanan-identified poor individuals are currently enrolled in PhilHealth since 2010.