Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent
PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14, issued on July 28, 2014, extends National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) coverage to foster children as qualified dependents of licensed foster parents, in accordance with the Foster Care Act of 2012 and the National Health Insurance Act of 2013. The coverage is valid until specific conditions are met, such as the expiration of foster care licenses or the child's return to biological parents. All foster children, including those in difficult circumstances, are eligible, provided the foster parents submit necessary documentation to PhilHealth. Licensed foster parents who are not PhilHealth members must enroll and pay premiums to ensure health insurance benefits for their foster children. The circular is effective immediately and aims to enhance health insurance access for vulnerable children under foster care.
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- What is Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent about?
- PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14, issued on July 28, 2014, extends National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) coverage to foster children as qualified dependents of licensed foster parents, in accordance with the Foster Care Act of 2012 and the National Health Insurance Act of 2013. The coverage is valid until specific conditions are met, such as the expiration of foster care licenses or the child's return to biological parents. All foster children, including those in difficult circumstances, are eligible, provided the foster parents submit necessary documentation to PhilHealth. Licensed foster parents who are not PhilHealth members must enroll and pay premiums to ensure health insurance benefits for their foster children. The circular is effective immediately and aims to enhance health insurance access for vulnerable children under foster care.
- What type of law is PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14?
- Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent (PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent enacted?
- Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent (PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14) was enacted on Jul 28, 2014.
- What is the citation for Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent?
- Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent, PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14, Jul 28, 2014 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Health Insurance
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 28, 2014
PHILHEALTH CIRCULAR NO. 019-14
| TO | : | All Members and Enrollees of the National Health Insurance Program, National Government Agencies, Local Government Units, Institutional Health Care Providers, Regional Health Insurance Offices, Local Health Insurance Offices, and All Others Concerned |
| SUBJECT | : | Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent |
I. Rationale
Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act 10165, s. 2012, An Act to Strengthen and Propagate Foster Care and to Provide Funds Therefor, also known as the Foster Care Act of 2012, and in line with the proper implementation of Republic Act 10606 or the National Health Insurance Act of 2013, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) aims to cover under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) all foster children as qualified dependents of foster parents duly licensed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide foster care.
II. Coverage
This circular covers the entitlement to NHIP benefits of any foster child as qualified dependent of foster parent/s, valid until whichever information or situation has become available and applicable: 1) the last day of the validity date of the Foster Family Care License, or 2) until the expiration of the Foster Placement Authority (FPA), or 3) until the foster child's return to his/her biological parents, or until 4) the child has been placed for adoption.
III. General Provisions
1. All foster children including those abandoned, surrendered, neglected, orphaned, abused, exploited, subjected to difficult circumstances like calamities and armed conflict, and with special needs, who have been under the custody of the DSWD shall be accepted qualified dependents of PhilHealth members who become licensed foster parents.
2. All PhilHealth members who become licensed foster parents shall be required to submit the Foster Family Care License and FPA as acceptable supporting documents when declaring a foster child as dependent. Original/certified true copies of said documents shall be presented for validation, if necessary. CTEDSI
3. All licensed foster parent/s who are still non-PhilHealth members, must enroll with PhilHealth and must pay the required premium contribution to ensure the foster child's health insurance benefits as provided for in Article VIII, Rule 22.2 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Foster Care Act of 2012.
4. All existing rules and regulations for the benefit of the qualified dependents shall also be applied to/enjoyed by the declared foster child dependent.
VI. Effectivity
This Circular shall take effect immediately. A copy thereof shall be deposited with the Office of the National Administrative Register, University of the Philippines Law Center.
Date Signed: July 28, 2014.
(SGD.) ALEXANDER A. PADILLAPresident and CEOPhilippine Health Insurance Corporation
Cite This Law
Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent, PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14, Jul 28, 2014 (Philippines)
Coverage of Foster Child as Qualified Dependent, PhilHealth Circular No. 019-14 (Phil. 2014)
Related Laws
- Guidelines on Foster Care ServiceDSWD Memorandum Circular No. 023-14 • Oct 13, 2014 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Omnibus Guidelines on Foster Care ServiceDSWD Memorandum Circular No. 021-18 • Oct 16, 2018 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Guidelines on the Issuance of DSWD Certification Declaring a Child Legally Available for AdoptionDSWD Administrative Order No. 012-11 • Jul 18, 2011 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Omnibus Guidelines for Minors Travelling AbroadDSWD Administrative Order No. 12-17 • Nov 10, 2017 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Foster Care Act of 2012Republic Act No. 10165 • Jun 11, 2012 • Statutes
- Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 10165, Otherwise Known as "Foster Care Act of 2012"DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-0010 • Feb 13, 2013 • Implementing Rules and Regulations
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