Philhealth oh Philhealth

We went to Philhealth today to update our membership and include our daughter, Gaby as our dependent. It was a short line to the cashier and we just waited for, I think two minutes until our priority number was called. So I guess you should fill up the payment slip fast or you'll be asked to get a new priority number. Or it's better to have a spare payment slip at home and fill it up before going to Philhealth for faster transaction.
As for the data amendment, my butt got numbed sitting on the bench for two long hours. So I think it's not necessary to fill up the form in advance. Hehe. Nonetheless, it's a good idea to do so to avoid hassle.

For those who are planning on amending your Philhealth membership data here are the requirements according to the changes in your membership.

*Correction of Name Spelling
>You can submit your
NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate
Baptismal Certificate
Passport
Driver's License
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
NBI Clearance
Police Clearance
Postal ID
Voter's ID
Barangay Certification
GSIS e-Card
SSS Card
Senior Citizen Card
OWWA ID
OFW ID
Seaman's Book
Alien Certification of Registration or
Immigrant Certification of Registration
GOCC ID
HDMF ID
NCWDP ID
Integrated Bar of the Philippinews ID
DSWD ID
Company IDs

*Change of Status
>You must submit your
NSO Authenticated Marriage Certificate

*Adding Dependents
>You must submit
NSO Authenticated Marriage Contract for spouse
NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate for legitimate/illegitimate childen
Court Decree of Adoption for adopted children
Marriage Certificate bet. the natural parents and stepparent and Birth certificate of Stepchildren
Birth Certificate and Medical Certificate of attending physician for mentally/physically disabled children
Birth Certificate of registrant and parent for parent dependents
Marriage Contract bet. biological parent of the member and the stepparent for stepparent dependent with Birth Certificate of stepparent
Court Decree of Adoption for adoptive parents


Have a photocopy of your documentary requirements and attach it to your PMRF.

I didn't remember presenting an ID when I changed my address and contact numbers but bring yours just in case. Also, if you are not married to your partner and you're going to add your child/ren as a dependent, you two should decide to whom you will register the child/ren. Only one parent can add their child as a dependent. It is better if the father will be the registrant to add the child as a dependent so that if you two decided to tie the knot, only the spouse will be the additional dependent and avoid any further hassle.