Senior citizens in the Philippines can be identified through the following:
- Must be a Filipino citizen who is a resident of the Philippines
- Must be 60 years old or above
- May apply to senior citizens with dual citizenship provided that they prove their Filipino citizenship and have at least six months residency in the Philippines
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What are the benefits and privileges senior citizens can avail:
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
- Social pension - to be determined by DSWD, indigent senior citizen shall have P 500 monthly allowance.
- Mandatory PhilHealth coverage - all senior citizens shall have health insurance covered by PhilHealth
- Social safety nets or assistance in case of calamity or disaster
- Death benefit assistance- amounting to P 2,000
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TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT AND VAT EXEMPTION ON the following:
- Medical-related privileges- This includes discount on the following:
A.) MEDICINE AND DRUG PURCHASES- medicine, vitamins and supplements as prescribed by attending physician for prevention and treatment of disease, illness or injury.
B.) ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES, AND EQUIPMENT- this includes purchase of eye glasses, hearing aids, dentures, prosthetic, wheel chair, crutches, canes, diapers, etch.
C.) MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES IN PRIVATE FACILITIES -as maybe necessary for the treatment or diagnosis of illness or injury.
D.) PROFESSIONAL FEES OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN/S - in all private hospitals,medical facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care facilities
E.) PROFESSIONAL FEES OF LICENSED HEALTH WORKERS PROVIDING HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
- Domestic transportation privileges- in air, sea and land
- Hotels, restaurants, recreational centers, and places of leisure, and funeral services
- Recreations centers
- Admission fees privilege
- Funeral and burial services
- UTILITY DISCOUNT - 5% discount on utilization of water and electricity
- Income tax exemption
- Exemption from training fees
- Free medical and dental services in government facilities
- Free vaccinations for indigent senior citizens
- Educational privileges
- Benefits and privileges for retirees
- Privileges on granting special discounts in special programs
- Express lanes privileges
Additional GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
- Employment
- Education
- Health
- Social services
- Housing
- Access to public transport
- Incentive for foster care
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