EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 64 (s. 2024)

What is EO 64?

Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024 grants a Medical Allowance of up to ₱7,000 per year to civilian government personnel “to enhance their health and well-being through the availment of HMO-type benefits.”

• Part of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) framework under Joint Resolution No. 4, s. 2009 and RA 11466 (SSL V) – placing this benefit under the category of Standard Allowances and Benefits.
• Objective: To support the healthcare needs of government employees and encourage access to health maintenance plans that provide preventive care, hospitalization, and other essential medical services.
• Important: This is not a cash bonus — it is earmarked solely for HMO-type coverage.

Who is Covered?

All civilian government personnel — regular, contractual, casual, part-time or full-time — in:

• National Government Agencies (NGAs)
• State Universities & Colleges (SUCs)
• Government-Owned & Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)
• Local Government Units (LGUs)
• Local Water Districts (LWDs)

Who is NOT Covered?

Agencies with fiscal autonomy, which have their own compensation systems:

• Judiciary
• Congress (Senate & House of Representatives)
• Constitutional Commissions (COMELEC, COA, CSC), Office of the Ombudsman
• Employees already enjoying employer-provided HMO benefits.

What Can the Allowance Be Used For?

EXCLUSIVELY for HMO-type health benefits — coverage for outpatient, inpatient, preventive care, and emergency services.

NOT for encashment, conversion, or unrelated expenses.

Why EO 64 Matters

• Provides a dedicated health subsidy to promote the holistic well-being of government workers.
• Strengthens health protection through HMO enrollment and preventive care.
• Aligns with SSL reforms – ensuring all employees receive standardized benefits.

Bottom Line

• EO 64 s. 2024 = ₱7,000/year strictly for HMO-type health coverage.
• Not cash. Not transferable. Not for other uses.
• Does NOT apply to agencies with fiscal autonomy.