Government employees will now receive an annual medical allowance that will help them avail of health maintenance organization (HMO) benefits, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
Government employees will now receive an annual medical allowance that will help them avail of health maintenance organization benefits, according to the Department of Budget and Management .
This is in line with Executive Order No. 64 s. 2024, which also prescribes the salary increase for government personnel signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on 02 August 2024.The circular applies to all civilian government personnel in the national government agencies, including state universities and colleges and government-owned and controlled corporations not covered by Republic Act No. 10149 and EO No. 150, s. 2021.
This circular also covered employees in the local government units and local water districts. Allowance may be granted in the form of HMO-type product coverage, which could be availed by either government agencies concerned or their respective employees’ organizations/groups.
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