Section 16Sec./Art. 16

Additional Powers and Functions of PhilHealth. -

(a) To fix the reasonable compensation, allowances and other benefits of all positions, including its President and CEO, based on a comprehensive job analysis and audit of actual duties and responsibilities, subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines. The compensation plan shall be comparable with government social security institutions and shall be subject to periodic review by the Board no more than once every four (4) years without prejudice to merit reviews or increases based on productivity and efficiency;

(b) To establish the organizational structure and staffing pattern of PhilHealths central and regional offices to cover as many provinces, cities and legislative districts, including foreign countries, whenever and wherever it may be expedient, necessary and feasible and to inspect or cause to be inspected periodically such offices, subject to the approval by the Board;

(c) To maintain a Provident Fund which consists of contributions made by both PhilHealth and its officials and employees and earnings thereon, for the payment of benefits to such officials and employees or their dependents or heirs under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Board, subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines; and

(d) To adopt or approve the annual and supplemental budget of receipts and expenditures including salaries, allowances and early retirement of PhilHealth personnel and to authorize such capital and operating expenditures and disbursements as may be necessary and proper for the effective management and operation of PhilHealth: Provided, That this shall be subject to the budgetary limitations stated under Section 12 hereof: Provided, further, That the submission of the corporate budget to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall be for information purposes only.

CHAPTER IV

HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY