Author: Hon. Francisco M. Mendoza
Date Filed: May 11, 2026 (For First Reading: May 12, 2026)
This proposed ordinance authorizes the grant and cash release of a ₱7,000.00 medical allowance to qualified civilian personnel of the City Government of Naga. Aligned with Executive Order No. 64 and DBM Budget Circular No. 2024-6, the allowance serves as a subsidy for employees to enroll in or renew their own private Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans. The measure outlines specific documentation rules to verify HMO coverage, allows component barangays to adopt the policy voluntarily based on their own funding capacity, and ensures that health subsidies are directly accessible to local government workers.
Highlights of the Proposed Ordinance
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Subsidized Health Coverage: Provides a uniform medical allowance of ₱7,000.00 per qualified city employee specifically to help cover private HMO service fees.
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Direct Cash Release: Permits the allowance to be released in cash to employees who provide proof of independent enrollment or renewal in an HMO plan.
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Verification Standards: Requires employees to submit at least two valid validation documents, such as an HMO official receipt, a certificate of cover, or a membership ID card, to verify authentic enrollment.
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Barangay Adoption Option: Explicitly allows component barangay governments to adopt this policy for their own staff, leaving the final allowance amount to their local financial discretion so as not to disrupt basic services.
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Targeted Funding Account: Charges the expenditures against the “Other Personnel Benefits – Medical Allowance” account under the Personal Services budget of individual city departments.
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National Policy Alignment: Coordinates execution directly with Department of Budget and Management (DBM) rules to maintain legal compliance with national civil service standards.
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