To become eligible to PhilHealth benefits, members should have paid at least a total of nine (9) months premium contributions within the immediate twelve (12)- month period prior to the first day of confinement. The twelve (12)- month period is inclusive of the confinement month. Under the Universal Health Care Law and reiterated in PhilHealth Circular 2020-005, effective Jan. 1, 2021, those with monthly basic salary of P10,000 and below will pay a fixed rate of P350 per month.