PhilHealth Contribution: How to Pay and Check Online

Paying and verifying your PhilHealth contributions online is fast and secure when you know the steps. This short guide shows how to generate a payment reference number (PRN), where to pay, how to confirm posting, and what to do if payments aren't showing up.

Why pay and check online?

• Save time: no long queues at offices or banks.
• Clear records: PRN and online receipts make tracking easier.
• Faster posting: many channels post within 24–72 hours.
• Security: official PhilHealth portal and accredited partners reduce mistakes.

Step by Step

Step 1 - Know your membership category

Your payment steps depend on whether you're:

• Employed (contributions usually withheld and remitted by your employer)
• Individually paying (self-employed, voluntary, lifetime, or students)
• Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) paying voluntary contributions
• Employer (responsible for remitting dependent and employee shares)

Step 2 - Create or access your PhilHealth Member Portal account

1. Go to the official PhilHealth Member Portal (Member.PhilHealth.Gov.Ph).
2. If you don't have an account, register using your PhilHealth Number (or PRN if prompted) and a valid email address.
3. If you already registered, log in with your credentials.

Why: the Member Portal is the central place to generate PRNs, view contribution history, and print your Member Data Record (MDR).

Step 3 - Generate a PRN (Payment Reference Number)

1. After login, choose the option to generate a PRN or pay contributions.
2. Select your membership type and the contribution period (month/s and year).
3. The portal will calculate the amount due and produce a PRN (with expiry and payment details).
4. Save or screenshot the PRN details - you'll need it to pay.

Notes:

• A PRN is unique for the payment transaction. Check expiry and amount before paying.
• If the system shows zero balance, you may not need to generate a PRN.

Step 4 - Pay using online channels or over-the-counter partners

Common ways to pay after generating a PRN:

• Mobile wallets: GCash, PayMaya (select "Bills" → PhilHealth or use PRN).
• Internet banking or bank apps: use the "Bills Payment" feature and enter PRN.
• Over-the-counter and payment centers: Bayad Center, 7-Eleven / CLiQQ, SM Business Services, or accredited banks (present PRN).
• Employer portals: employers use their payroll/remittance system to include your share.

Tips:

• Choose the payment channel that lists PhilHealth payments and accepts PRN.
• Expect convenience fees depending on the channel. Confirm fee before finalizing.
• Keep screenshots or transaction IDs as proof.

Step 5 - Confirm payment and keep proof

1. After paying, keep the electronic receipt or screenshot that shows the PRN and transaction ID.
2. Allow 24–72 business hours for posting to show on the PhilHealth Member Portal (times vary by channel).
3. If payment is not posted after 72 hours, follow troubleshooting steps below.

How to check your PhilHealth contributions online

1. Log in to the PhilHealth Member Portal.
2. Go to "Contributions" or "Contribution History" (sometimes shown under Member Data Record / MDR).
3. View or download your MDR which shows contribution entries and employer remittances.
4. For single payments, check that the payment date, amount, and PRN match your receipt.

If you can't access the portal:

• Use PhilHealth's official contact channels or visit the nearest PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) for assistance.

If your employer is supposed to remit for you

• Ask payroll or HR for the remittance slip or proof of payment.
• Verify through the Member Portal once the employer reports payment.
• If employer claims to have paid but contributions don't appear, request copies of remittance reports and payment receipts; escalate to PhilHealth LHIO if unresolved.

Troubleshooting & practical tips

• Payment not posted after 72 hours: contact the payment partner (bank or e-wallet) first with your transaction ID; then contact PhilHealth with proof.
• Duplicate payments: keep both receipts and contact PhilHealth to request posting or refund guidance.
• Lost PhilHealth Number: the Member Portal or an LHIO can help retrieve it; keep ID and personal info ready.
• Security: never give passwords or login OTPs to third parties. PhilHealth will not ask for your account password via phone or social media.
• For large employers: check employer remittance timelines and cutoffs for monthly reporting.

Note: Payment partners and specific processes may change. Always confirm details on the official PhilHealth website or the official app of your chosen payment channel.

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