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Section 12Sec./Art. 12
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Entitlement to Benefits. - a member whose premium contributions for at least three (3) months have been paid within the six (6) months prior to the first day of his or his dependents' availment, shall be entitled to the benefits of the Program: Provided, That such member can show that he contributes thereto with sufficient regularity, as evidenced in their health insurance ID card: and Provided, further, That he is not currently subject to legal penalties as provided for in Section 44 of this Act.
The following need not pay the monthly contributions to be entitled to the Program's benefits:
a. Retirees and pensioners of the SSS and GSIS prior to the effectivity of this Act;
b. Members who reach the age of retirement as provided for by law and have paid at least one hundred twenty (120) monthly contributions; and
c. Enrolled indigents.
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