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RA 11223 (Universal Health Care Act) CHAPTER IX

Section 37 · 1 provisions

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Appropriations.

Section 37

SEC. 37. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be sourced from the following: (a) Total incremental sin tax collections as provided for in Republic Act No. 10351, otherwise known as the "Sin Tax Reform Law": Provided, That the mandated earmarks as provided for in Republic Act Nos. 7171 and 8240 shall be retained; (b) Fifty percent (50%) of the National Government share from the income of the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as provided for in Presidential Decree No. 1869, as amended: Provided, That the funds raised for this purpose shall be transferred to PhilHealth at the end of each quarter subject to the usual budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations: Provided, further, That the funds shall be used by PhilHealth to improve its benefit packages; (c) Forty percent (40%) of the Charity Fund, net of Documentary Stamp Tax Payments, and mandatory contributions of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) as provided for in Republic Act No. 1169, as amended: Provided, That the funds raised for this purpose shall be transferred to PhilHealth at the end of each quarter subject to the usual budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules and regulations: Provided, further, That the funds shall be used by PhilHealth to improve its benefit packages; (d) Premium contributions of members; (e) Annual appropriations of the DOH included in the GAA; and (f) National Government subsidy to PhilHealth included in the GAA. The amount necessary to implement the provisions of this Act shall be included in the GAA and shall be appropriated under the DOH and National Government subsidy to PhilHealth. In addition, the DOH, in coordination with PhilHealth, may request Congress to appropriate supplemental funding to meet targeted milestones of this Act.

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