National Health Insurance Act of 2013

Section 45

The unexpended portion of the budget of the Philippine Medical Care Commission (PMCC) for the year during which this Act was approved shall be utilized for establishing the Corporation and initiating its operations, including the formulation of the rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act. In addition, initial funding shall come from any unappropriated but available fund of the Government.

Section 46

Starting 1995 and thereafter, twenty-five percent (25%) of the increment in total revenue collected under Republic Act No. 7654 shall be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act solely for the National Health Insurance Fund. In addition, starting 1996 and thereafter, twenty-five percent (25%) of the incremental revenue from the increase in the documentary stamp taxes under Republic Act No. 7660 shall likewise be appropriated solely for the said fund.

Section 47

The Corporation may request Congress to appropriate supplemental funding to meet targeted milestones of the Program in accordance with Section 10(d) of this Act.