Release Note: PhilHealth PWD and Solo Parent Exemptions Now Available!

We’re pleased to announce that PayrollHero now supports PhilHealth contribution exemptions for qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Solo Parents, in accordance with:

  • PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0017 – Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
  • PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0015 – Solo Parents

What’s New?

With this enhancement, PayrollHero will automatically adjust PhilHealth contributions for eligible employees:

  • Employee Share: No PhilHealth deduction from the employee’s salary.
  • National Government Share: The government-covered portion is reflected without affecting the employee’s net pay.
  • Employer Share: The employer’s regular PhilHealth contribution remains unchanged.
  • Automatic Refunds and Adjustments: Previously deducted employee contributions within the applicable exemption month can be refunded or adjusted in the succeeding payroll.

How to Enable the Exemption

Simply go to the employee’s Profile → PhilHealth Enrollment → Edit, then enter the applicable PWD Verified On or Solo Parent Verified On date.

For multiple employees, you can also update their enrollment details in bulk using our Multi-Insert Tool.

Learn More

For detailed instructions, please refer to our guides:

Important: Please ensure that employees are properly verified with PhilHealth before enabling the exemption.

If you need assistance, feel free to contact the PayrollHero Support Team.