House panel OK's health insurance for helpers
17 03 08 - 12:36
A measure requiring employers to provide health insurance for household helpers has been approved by the committee on health of the House of Representatives.
House Bill 1979, authored by Leyte Rep. Carmen L. Cari (5th district), provides that house helpers should be covered by the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) regardless of the wages they receive from their employers.
Helpers covered by the Social Security System will automatically be NHIP members.
The employers will then pay the monthly contributions which shall not exceed 3% of the house helper's monthly salary.
"It is the obligation of the employer to make sure that the employee receives the proper health care," Ms. Cari said. - BusinessWorld