Get 1x1 Philhealth ID Pictures at Home

What Is PhilHealth ID?

The PhilHealth ID is an identification card issued by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation for its members. The ID card serves as an important identification that demonstrates your membership. It qualifies you as the cardholder and your qualified dependents for medical services and PhilHealth benefits. You may present the card when dealing with PhilHealth to expedite the processing of claiming any PhilHealth benefits and other transactions.

Types of PhilHealth ID Cards 

There are two types of PhilHealth ID cards you can apply for: the regular PhilHealth ID card and the digitalized PhilHealth Insurance ID card. There are several differences between the two PhilHealth ID cards.

The regular PhilHealth ID card is a paper-based card. This type is issued for free to all PhilHealth members. Since this paper card has no security features, it cannot be considered a valid ID. At the time being, only the regular PhilHealth ID paper card can be obtained from PhilHealth.

The PhilHealth Insurance ID card is a more advanced digitized plastic card that has a QR code and magnetic stripe. It contains more personal information than the traditional regular PhilHealth ID card. This type is optional for employed members. This health insurance ID costs PHP 90 for three-year validity. This card can be considered as a valid ID.

PhilHealth ID Front and Back

The front portion of the PhilHealth ID carries the basic information of the cardholder, including full name, PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN), signature, home address (for the digitized card only), a space for 1 x 1 PhilHealth ID picture, and the validity period of coverage. The back side contains a certification as to the cardholder's identity and entitlement to PhilHealth benefits, along with the signature of the PhilHealth President and CEO.

PhilHealth ID Requirements

To apply for a PhilHealth ID, you must prepare the following documents:

• Two copies of the PhilHealth Member Registration Form.
• At least two valid IDs such as a passport, Social Security System ID (SSS ID), or Tax Identification Number (TIN).
• Original and a photocopy of PSA-issued Birth Certificate.
• Original and a photocopy of the Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
• Two copies of 1 × 1 inch ID photos taken in the last six months.

PhilHealth ID Picture Specifications

A PhilHealth ID picture serves to identify the cardholder. The photo must comply with the following official requirements for a successful PhilHealth ID application.

PhilHealth ID Picture Size: 

The size of the photo should be both width and height of 1x1 inch (2.5 x 2.5 cm or 25 x 25 mm). Your head must be between 65 and 68.25% from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head. There should be 1/10 inch from the top of the photo to the top of the hair.

PhilHealth ID Picture Background:

The background should be plain white without any shadows and patterns.

What to Wear for PhilHealth ID Photo:

• Clothing: You can wear daily clothes except for white clothes, uniforms, or off-the-shoulder clothes.
• Accessories: Do not wear any head covering unless for religious reasons. Do not wear any glasses or accessories that can obstruct your face.
• Makeup: If you want to wear makeup, please keep it natural and reflect your real appearance.

How to Pose for PhilHealth ID Pictures:

When taking your PhilHealth ID photo, you should pose correctly. You should give a full-face view with a neutral facial expression. Do not smile, frown, or open your mouth. Eyes should be completely open and stare at the camera directly. Head and shoulders should be straight ahead of the camera. By the way, try to be relaxed throughout the whole photo-shooting process.

How to Take PhilHealth ID Pictures on Cellphone

If you don't want to spend too much time and money on photo studios to take your PhilHealth ID pictures, you can shoot one with your cellphone at home instead. It is highly suggested that your family or friends shoot pictures for you using a smartphone with a high-resolution camera. You will also need a photo editing tool. Before shooting, here are a few preparations:

• Follow the dress code. Wear your everyday clothes but not white ones or uniforms.
• Take off hair accessories and eyeglasses if you wear any. Your face, forehead, and ears should be completely uncovered.
• Make sure the background is plain white. It can be a white wall.
• Prepare good lighting. Shooting on a sunny day near a window is preferable. Use a lamp to ensure even distribution of lighting on your face. There should be no shadows, reflections underexposure, or overexposure on your face.
• Step up your phone. It is recommended to use the rear camera of your phone because it has a higher resolution. If you taking pictures alone, use a tripod and keep it a 1 - 2 m distance away from you.
• Once you are prepared, you can start taking the photo. Simply follow the instructions, and you can get the perfect PhilHealth ID pictures.
• You should face upfront the camera and give a full face view. Keep a neutral facial expression.
• Ask your assistant to capture multiple shots for choice. If you are taking photos by yourself, turn on the Burst Mode on your phone.

After you choose the best shot out of the many, you may use a photo editing tool to crop it to an appropriate size.

How to Crop the Size of PhilHealth ID Photo

According to the PhilHealth ID picture specifications, the size of the PhilHealth ID Photo should be 1 x 1 inch. If you want to change the size of your photo to 1 x 1 inch, there are three ways.

• Go to a photo studio nearby and ask the photographer to resize the photo, which can cost you some money and be time-consuming.
• Use some photo-editing software such as Photoshop to crop it by yourself, but you need to master photo editing skills.
• Use AiPassportPhootos to crop your picture to the right size. It is an online photo processor backed by the latest AI technology. All you need to do is upload your image to the website and it will automatically change its size and make it compliant within seconds.

Step 1. Access the AiPassportPhotos' website and upload the photo you'd like to crop.

Step 2. Wait for about 15 seconds, it will check if your photo can be used for your PhilHealth ID. If not, it will give you feedback and suggestions for you to reshoot the photo. If applicable, it will process the digital photo and make it compliant.

Step 3. When the photo processing is finished, click "Get photos now" and the digital PhilHealth ID photo template will be sent to your email address. You can print it on high-quality matte or glossy photo paper with a printer. Or you can have it printed in a photo studio nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions about PhilHealth ID Photo

• What picture to put in the PhilHealth ID?

You should provide two copies of 1x1 inch ID photos when applying for a PhilHealth ID. They should be colored and taken in the last six months.

• Does PhilHealth ID expire? 

No, the PhilHealth ID does not have an expiration date. The PhilHealth identification number itself is permanent and unique. If your PhilHealth ID card is lost, damaged, or stolen, you can apply for a replacement of the card at your nearest PhilHealth Office in person. You should provide at least two valid IDs such as a birth certificate and passport.