How to Request for a New PhilHealth ID Card

PhilHealth has recently introduced the new design layout of the PhilHealth Number Card that is currently being released to the employed and individually paying members per PhilHealth Circular No. 11 s-2010. The major difference is that the new design is now being recognized as a valid PhilHealth ID thus the name has been changed from PhilHealth Number Card (PNC) to PhilHealth ID Card (PIC).

Steps/Tips in Requesting for a new PhilHealth ID Card (PIC):

• Prepare a letter of request (cite your complete name, PIN and reason for replacement);
• For lost ID, prepare an Affidavit of Loss as attachment to the letter request (use this as reference);
• For damaged ID, be sure to bring your damaged ID. PhilHealth might require you to present or surrender it;
• Bring one (1) recent 1x1 ID Photo to be used for your replacement ID;
• A Letter of Authorization will be required if you will be designating a representative to receive the re-issued/replacement PIC on your behalf. Attach a photocopy of your ID and the ID of your representative to the Letter of Authorization. PhilHealth may also require you to present the actual IDs used for verification.

Submit your request to the respective PhilHealth Regional Offices (PhROs), Service Offices (SOs) or PhilHealth Member Assistance Center (PMAC). Bring a valid ID.

Normally you can just wait for the ID to be issued to you when you submit your request. However, your waiting time would depend on the number of persons that are transacting with PhilHealth at the time you submit your request.

Addendum: If you are looking for information on the new I-PhilHealthy Card with privileges and discounts, read this post.