In 2010, PhilHealth introduced an online facility for the submission of employers' remittance reports, dubbed as Electronic Premium Reporting System (EPRS). It is a web-based application for use of employers in the preparation and submission of their monthly remittance reports.

Seeing its advantage in ensuring ease and timely processing of employer reports, the use of EPRS was made mandatory. EPRS kiosks were also installed at the Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIOs) to ensure that lack of computer units and connectivity will not be a problem to employers. To date, 72% or 6,368 of the employers from Private and Government sectors are enrolled into the said reporting scheme.

The Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) is one employer that enjoys the convenience of the system. The school has also been a PhilHealth Premium Reporting Scheme (PPRS) user prior to their enrolment to the EPRS.

According to Ellaine Marie Almodiente, NDMU PhilHealth Employer Engagement Representative (PEER), preparing remittance reports for more than 200 employees could have been very tedious and time-consuming without this innovation. "Submitting remittance reports through EPRS makes our transactions paperless which supports our initiatives for an environment-friendly campus, dubbed as the "Green University Program," added Bro. Wilfredo Lubrico, University President.

At the same time, employers with sub-businesses find the use of EPRS convenient. The Sto. Niño Multi Purpose Cooperative has three sub-businesses, namely, the Sto. Niño District Public School Teachers Multipurpose Cooperative; Sto. Niño District Public School Teachers - Shell Station; and Teachers Cooperative Agri-Supply.

Mary Ann Denonong, a Bookkeeper and PEER for these establishments said that without the EPRS, submission of PhilHealth remittance reports would not be this easy and effortless. Denonong was introduced to the EPRS in 2012 and has been a user of the said scheme for almost three (3) years now. "We also highly appreciate the assistance that the PhilHealth Accounts Information Management Specialist (PAIMS) accorded to us. It's the one of a kind customer service that truly delights us, employer representatives,” she commented.

The employers also hailed the online submission of reports as fast and efficient as this is directly posted to their respective accounts. Further, this makes benefit availment uncomplicated as they are no longer required to submit copies of their remittance reports and/or signed Claim Form 1. (END)