Here's How to Renew Your Makati Health Plus (Yellow Card)

By JDC Monday, March 10, 2025

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For residents of Makati City, the Makati Yellow Card (officially the Makati Health Plus Program or MHP) is an invaluable asset, providing extensive and subsidized healthcare benefits.

To ensure continuous access to these services, understanding the Makati Yellow Card renewal process and requirements is essential. With recent changes making the process even more accessible, renewing your Yellow Card is now simpler than ever.

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Why Renew Your Makati Yellow Card?

Your Yellow Card has a specific validity period, ranging from one to three years, depending on your age, status, and length of residency in Makati. Timely renewal ensures you continue to receive:

Subsidized Hospitalization: Significant discounts or even free stays at Ospital ng Makati (OsMak) and Makati Life Medical Center.

Free Medicines: Access to essential maintenance medications and other prescribed drugs.

Free Consultations and Diagnostics: Unlimited consultations at city health centers and free laboratory tests.

Specialized Treatments: Continued access to crucial services like unlimited dialysis and chemotherapy.

Renewing your card ensures uninterrupted access to these vital healthcare provisions, protecting your health and your finances.

Key Eligibility for Renewal

The fundamental eligibility criteria for Yellow Card renewal remain consistent with new applications, focusing on your status as a bona fide resident and registered voter of Makati.

• Bona Fide Resident of Makati City: You must continue to reside in Makati.
  
  
• Registered Voter in Makati: An updated Commission on Elections (COMELEC) certification or voter verification is typically a primary requirement, confirming your active voter status in Makati. For dependents, the voter certificate of their parents or legal guardian is needed.
  
  
• Filipino Citizen: Must be a Filipino Citizen or with Dual Citizenship.

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Updated Requirements for Yellow Card Renewal (Effective July 14, 2025)

In a significant announcement made by Mayor Nancy Binay on July 10, 2025, the Makatizen Card is no longer a mandatory requirement for Yellow Card applications and renewals, effective July 14, 2025. This change streamlines the process, making it more convenient for all Makatizens.

Here are the commonly required documents for Makati Yellow Card renewal:

• Your Old Yellow Card: This is essential for verification of your previous membership.
  
  
• Updated COMELEC Voter's Certification or Voter Verification: (Original and Photocopy) This is crucial to prove continued residency and voter status in Makati.
  
  
• Current PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR): (Original and Photocopy) This must show its validity period.
  
  If a valid MDR is unavailable, you may substitute with any of the following (Original and Photocopy):
  
  
• Certificate of Employment or Payslip (for employed individuals).
  
  
• Updated Official Receipt (for voluntary PhilHealth members).
  
  
• Acknowledgement Receipt from PhilHealth ng Masa.
  
  
• Latest Two (2) pieces 1x1 I.D. photos: (With WHITE BACKGROUND) These photos should be recently taken (not more than six months prior).
  
  
• Long Brown Envelope: To organize and secure your documents.
  
  
• For PWD Applicants: If applicable, provide your PWD ID.

Note on Makatizen Card: As of July 14, 2025, you do not need to present your Makatizen Card or proof of Makatizen Card registration for your Yellow Card renewal. This change aims to simplify the process for all residents.

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Where to Renew Your Makati Yellow Card

Renewals are processed at the Makati Health Department (MHD) office within the Makati City Hall. Additionally, the city often conducts registration and renewal caravans in various barangays. Keep an eye on official Makati City announcements (via their website, social media, or barangay offices) for schedules of these caravans, which bring the services closer to your community.

Steps for Yellow Card Renewal

Gather All Requirements: Ensure you have all the necessary original documents and their photocopies as listed above.

Visit the Designated Renewal Site: Proceed to the Makati Health Department or a barangay caravan handling renewals during their operating hours.

Submit Documents: Present your complete set of requirements to the processing officer.

Verification and Processing: Your documents will be reviewed and verified. This may involve quick data encoding or confirmation.

Receive Your Renewed Card: Once processed and approved, your renewed Makati Yellow Card will be issued.

Lifetime Yellow Card Membership

Certain qualified residents may even be eligible for lifetime Yellow Card membership, eliminating the need for annual renewals:

• Senior Citizens (60-79 years old): Who own real property in Makati and have updated real property tax declarations under their name.
  
  
• Makatizens aged 80 years and above: Who have been Yellow Card holders for at least six years. They are exempted from submitting property tax documents.
  
  
• Retired Makati City Government Employees: Regardless of residency or COMELEC registration status.

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Ensuring Continuous Healthcare

The Makati Yellow Card is a testament to Makati City's progressive approach to public health. By understanding the straightforward renewal process and preparing the necessary documents, you can ensure continuous access to quality healthcare, reinforcing the city's commitment to the well-being of every Makatizen. Don't let your benefits lapse – renew your Yellow Card today!