The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, March 30, said the PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN) is not a requirement to register for and receive the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine.
(MANILA BULLETIN)
The Health department issued the clarification following the statement of PhilHealth that a PIN is required for COVID-19 vaccination.
In a statement, the DOH said PIN is only required when claiming PhilHealth benefits in cases of adverse events following immunization (AEFI).
"To ensure PhilHealth coverage of Filipinos who are not yet registered to PhilHealth in cases of AEFI that need hospitalization, the government will set up registration booths at official vaccination sites to facilitate onsite PhilHealth registration," the Health department said.
The DOH reiterated that under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, "all Filipinos, whether direct or indirect contributors, including dependents of contributors, indigent members, senior citizens, and persons with disability, are automatic members of PhilHealth."