PhilHealth information desks in malls

CEBU, Philippines - The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) 7 will expand its frontline services to all its clients in Cebu by setting up information desks in malls as part of their participation and contribution to the Sinulog festivities.

In a press release sent to The Freeman, Karisma Agraviador, Public Relations Officer III, said the frontline services will be installed in three big shopping malls until January 12.

The PhilHealth social insurance officers will be deployed in the information desks at SM City-Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu and Parkmall in Mandaue City to accommodate requests for member-data updating or issuance of Member Data Records (MDR) and PhilHealth identification cards (PIC).

Members are advised to bring the complete requirements or supporting documents like identification cards to complete their transaction.

Philhealth personnel will likewise be at the National Economic Research and Business Action Center (NERBAC) from January 16 to February 17 for the issuance of Certificates of Good Payment Standing (CGPS) needed by business establishments and employers to secure business permits.

The issuance of CGPS in Cebu City to more than three establishments or branches handled by a single bookkeeper or company representative at the PhilHealth Members’ Assistance Center (PMAC) is considered a bulk transaction and will begin on January 16.

Philhealth service offices in the cities of Mandaue, Carcar and Danao are also issuing CGPS on Mondays through Fridays. Additionally, PhilHealth Danao will be issuing CGPS weekdays at the Bogo City hall and the municipal halls of San Remigio and Liloan. – (FREEMAN)