The Implementation of PhilHealth Circular No. 25 s. 2010 relative to the “Nine (9) Months Contribution as a requirement for Benefits Availment” is hereby held in abeyance subject to further evaluation of the concerned operational units relative to the proper definition and application of the requirement on sufficient regularity. This deferment shall be in effect until the issuance by the PhilHealth Board of the appropriate policy relative to the requirement of ‘sufficient regularity’ as basis for entitlement to benefits per Section 42 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 7875, as amended.

This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) after publication before the Official Gazette or in any three (3) newspapers of general circulation.


Adopted: 27 May 2011


(SGD.) DR. REY B. AQUINO
Presidential and CEO