RA 9994 Flashcards
R.A. 9994
Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010
Approved date of RA 9994
February 15, 2010
Any resident citizen of the Phil at least 60 years old
Senior Citizen
Legal spouse who survices the deceases senior citizen
Nearest surviving relative
An elderly who is frail, sickly, or with disability, and without pension
Indigent Senior Citizen
Privileges of Senior Citizen
Twenty percent (20%) discount and exemption from the value -added tax (VAT)
(1) on the purchase of medicines, including the purchase of influenza and pnuemococcal vaccines, and essential medical supplies, accessories
(2) on the professional fees of attending physician/s
(3) on the professional fees of licensed professional health providing home health care service
(4) on medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees in coordination with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth);
(5) in actual fare for land transportation travel
(6) in actual transportation fare for domestic air transport services and sea shipping vessels
(7) services in hotels and similar lodging establishments, restaurants and recreation centers
(8) admission fees charged by theaters, cinema houses and concert halls, circuses, leisure and amusement
(9) on funeral and burial services on SC death
Others:
(b) exemption from the payment of individual income taxes of senior citizens who are considered to be minimum wage
(c) minimum of five percent (5%) discount to water and electricity monthly consumption does not exceed one hundred kilowatt hours (100 kWh) of electricity and thirty cubic meters (30 m3) of water
(d) exemption from training fees for socioeconomic programs
(e) free medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees such as x-rays, computerized tomography scans and blood tests
(f) the DOH shall administer free vaccination against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for indigent senior citizen patients
“(g) educational assistance to senior citizens
(h) Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the Social Security System (SSS) and the PAG-IBIG
(i) retirement benefits of retirees
(j) special discounts in special programs for senior citizens on purchase of basic commodities
(k) express lanes for senior citizens in all commercial and government establishments
(l) death benefit assistance of a minimum of Two thousand pesos (Php2, 000.00)
Monitoring and Coordinating Mechanism
A National Coordinating and Monitoring Board
Composition of National Coordinating and Monitoring Board
a. Chairperson - the Secretary of the DSWD
b. Vice Chairperson - the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
c. Members:
(1) the Secretary of the DOJ or an authorized representative
(2) the Secretary of the DOH or an authorized representative
(3) the Secretary of the DTI or an authorized representative
(4) representatives from five (5) NGOs for senior citizens which are duly accredited by the DSWD and have service primarily for senior citizens. Representatives of NGOs shall serve a period of tree (3) years.
OSCA Head is appointed by the
City/municipal Mayor
Qualitifcations for OSCA Head
a) A Filipino citizen and resident of the municipality or city for at least one (1) year;
b) A registered voter of the concerned city or municipality;
c) Able to read and write;
d) Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the tasks of OSCA Head;
e) A bonafide member of a duly registered senior citizens organization which has a track record of at least three consecutive years;
f) Good moral character; and
g) At least a high school graduate
RA 9994 Violations
**A senior Citizen or representative **
a) using several purchase booklets,
b) availing of the discount not for the use of the senior citizen
c) unauthorized use of the identification card of the senior citizen.
Medical practitioner
Giving prescription to other persons in the name of the senior citizen or giving anomalous prescription.
Retailers and establishments dispensing medicines
a) refusing to grant the full 20% senior citizens discount and VAT exemption paid via credit card
b) making a distinction between branded and generic drugs and medicines in giving the 20% discount
c) posting notices and signages telling customers that availment of the 20% discount is limited to cash purchases only
d) “limiting” of discountable drug and medicine purchases to certain weekdays only, such that senior citizens cannot avail of the 20% discount on other days
e) restricting the purchase time or period for senior citizen discounts after a certain hour.
Penalties for violating RA 9994
Section 1. First violation, a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00) and imprisonment for not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6) years; and
Section 2. S violation, a fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (Php 200,000.00) and imprisonment for not less than two (2) years but not more than six (6) years.
Section 3. Any person who abuses the privileges granted herein shall be punished with a fine of not less than fifty thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not more than One hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00) and imprisonment of not less than six (6) months.
Section 4. Alien or a foreigner - deported immediately after service of sentence without further deportation proceedings.
Section 5. If the offender is a corporation, partnership, organization or any similar entity the officials thereof directly involved such as the president, general manager, managing partner, or such other officer charged with the management of the business affairs shall be liable therefor.
Section 6. cancellation or revocation of the business permit
REPUBLIC ACT No. 10699
National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act
Privilege of RA 10699
Ttwenty percent (20%) discount from all establishments, transportation services, hotels and other lodging establishments, restaurants and recreation centers and purchase of medicine and sports equipment
Repealed RA 9064
Sports Benefits amd Incentives Act of 2001
