PhilHealth Registration 2026: How to Get a PIN
Quick answer
PhilHealth registration is free. Fill out the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF) and hand it in with a valid ID at a PhilHealth office. You get a 12-digit PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN) that you keep for life. If you have a job, your employer usually registers you.
What are the requirements?
- A filled-out PMRF, with your name exactly as on your birth certificate.
- A valid proof of identity (first-time registrants).
- To add dependents: papers that prove the relationship, such as a PSA marriage certificate for a spouse or PSA birth certificates for children.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PhilHealth registration and PIN | PHP 0 (free) | |
| Monthly premium (self-employed and voluntary) | 5% of declared income, PHP 500 to PHP 5,000 | See PhilHealth contribution |
How do you apply, step by step?
Walk-in
1. Download the PMRF and fill it out, or get a copy at the office
2. Write your name and your mother's maiden name exactly as on your birth certificate
3. Go to any PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) or PhilHealth Express outlet
4. Submit the PMRF with your valid ID
5. Receive your PIN and your Member Data Record (MDR)
Online
Once you have a PIN, create an account on the PhilHealth Member Portal to see your records and pay online. Our Member Portal sign-up guide shows each step.
Where do you apply?
At a PhilHealth office near you, or through your employer's HR office.
- Apply on the official website: https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/
- Find PhilHealth offices
What are the common problems and how do you fix them?
You may already have a PIN
A past employer may have registered you, or you were a dependent. Ask PhilHealth to check before you register again.
Two PINs
Ask the LHIO to merge them. Two PINs can block your benefits.
Name does not match
File a data correction with the PMRF and bring your PSA birth certificate.
Portal will not accept your PIN
See our Member Portal error fixes.
Frequently asked questions
Is PhilHealth registration free?
Yes. Registering and getting a PIN costs nothing.
What is the PMRF?
It is the PhilHealth Member Registration Form. You use it to register, correct your data or add dependents.
How many digits is a PhilHealth PIN?
A PhilHealth PIN has 12 digits.
Do I need to pay right after registering?
Employees pay through their employer. Self-employed and voluntary members start paying the monthly premium themselves.
Who can I add as a dependent?
Your living spouse, children below 21, and parents aged 60 and above who fully depend on you.
Can a child with a disability be my dependent?
No. Under Republic Act 11228, persons with disability are registered as principal members in their own name.
What name should I write on the PMRF?
Use your name exactly as it appears on your birth certificate, including your middle name.
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