One of the requirements of the Universal Health Care Law states that Overseas Filipino Workers headed to and leaving from the Philippines are mandated to pay for their PhilHealth premiums before the issuance of Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC).
An OEC is a document issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to a Filipino worker before he or she is allowed to work abroad. OFWs also required to pay up their missed PhilHealth dues.
The OEC has long been a requirement that immigration officials seek before Filipinos are given clearance to fly to the countries where they work.
“The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) shall ensure that land-based overseas Filipino workers, whether new hires or returning (balik manggagawa), pay their PhilHealth premiums prior to issuance of the Overseas Employment Cet1ificate (OEC),” according to section 10.2.c of the Universal Health Care act. PhilHealth officials said it already has accredited collecting agencies abroad, where OFWs could pay their premiums. They are now in the process of putting up satellite offices abroad, to make PhilHealth premium payments more convenient.
MANILA – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration was established in 1982 through Executive Order No. 797. The goal of the agency's establishment was to promote and monitor the overseas employment of Filipino workers. The POEA was reorganized in 1987 through Executive Order No.
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(POEA) on Tuesday said it did not issue an order requiring overseas Filipino workers
overseas Filipino workers
Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is a term often used to refer to Filipino migrant workers, people with Filipino citizenship who reside in another country for a limited period of employment.
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(OFWs) to pay Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) premium first before they can get copies of their overseas employment certificates (OECs).
What is the procedure in the availment OEC Exemption? LOG IN to the BM Online System thru the direct link bmonline.ph or go to POEA official webpage poea.gov.ph and click BM Online.jobsite.returning to the same employer and jobsite.
This document is issued by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The OEC is proof that the Philippines government allows the helper to work overseas. For that reason, domestic helpers cannot leave the Philippines legally without the OEC.
“Starting 29 July 2023, the issuance of all forms of Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) for rehires or Balik-Manggagawa (BM) shall be free of charge and will not require issuance of an Official Receipt,” the DMW said in a post on its Facebook page.
Those exempted include professional and skilled workers with duly executed and verified / authenticated contracts containing terms and conditions over and above the standards set by the POEA. For this, the total should not exceed five OFWs from the inception of the hiring entity[1].
How can I get OEC in the Philippines? You can get it online, as a walk-in to POEA, or at the airport. There is a booth in airports where you can get it. You can only get it from an international airport.
In short, any employer looking to hire an OFW should do so through a DMW-accredited/licensed recruitment agency such as CC Recruitment. How long will it take to process my documents? It depends on what stage of the application process you are at. The OEC takes about 2-4 weeks after lodging the application.
The OEC, or Overseas Employment Certificate, is necessary for OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) departing the Philippines. It certifies that the OFW has permission to work abroad and is issued by the POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration).
The OEC process is designed to offer protection to OFWs, ensuring that they are documented properly and leave the Philippines healthy and informed. If you don't have your OEC and they ask for it at Philippine immigration, you might not be permitted to leave the country.
Once your employment details/ contract has been updated, you may now generate an OEC automatically from your ERegistration account. However, if you don't have a verified contract yet, kindly book an appointment and submit all the documents at the Philippine Embassy located at Level 16, (Lobby B)
The OEC is valid for 60 days from its issuance date. Thus, if you're planning to fly out of the Philippines or planning your trip back to the Philippines, your exit must fall within that 60-days period.
Step 1: Register/log-in to the system. To apply for OEC, domestic helpers have to have an account on the Balik-ManggagawaOnline Processing System online. ...
Step 2: Schedule an appointment online. Select Online Appointment on the platform. ...
The OEC takes about 2-4 weeks after lodging the application. Direct Hire / Balik Manggagawa OFW Compulsory Insurance Coverage depends on the Visa approval, but it usually takes about a month.
Step 1: Register/log-in to the system. To apply for OEC, domestic helpers have to have an account on the Balik-ManggagawaOnline Processing System online. ...
Step 2: Schedule an appointment online. Select Online Appointment on the platform. ...
Q8: How long does it take to process the OEC? A: It varies. If you have all the required documents ready without any problems, you have a valid visa and a verified employment contract, then you can possibly do it within one month.
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