Philhealth: New payment policy for self-paying members starting April 1

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) will implement a new payment policy for self-paying members starting April 1.

In an advisory, Philhealth said self-paying members are now required to submit a Statement of Premium Account (SPA) prior to payment.

The state health insurer said this is to ensure that “contributions are properly recorded and credited without delay.”

“This digital system reduces errors in payment processing and helps members maintain accurate, up-to-date contribution records, which are essential in availing of Philhealth benefits,” it added.

The “No Statement of Premium Account, no Payment” policy will apply to self-earning individuals, professional practitioners, and overseas Filipinos.

“Philhealth encourages members to begin using the SPA Generator (spagen.philhealth.gov.ph) ahead of full implementation to ensure a smooth transition,” the state health insurer said.

“By requiring a validated SPA prior to payment, Philhealth aims to minimize posting errors, ensure faster posting of payments, and improve overall service efficiency,” it added. — JMA, GMA News