If you work under DepEd, hereās great news: the ā±7,000 Cash Medical Allowance is being released by several School Division Offices (SDOs) across the country!
Letās make it simple: This cash benefit is real, and itās already available for many. Keep reading to see the updated list of SDOs with released 7k Cash Medical Allowance and how you can receive yours.
The 7k Cash Medical Allowance is a ā±7,000 cash aid given to eligible DepEd employees (both teaching and non-teaching). It helps cover medical expenses, including:
- Health check-ups
- Medicines
- Lab tests
- HMO premiums
This allowance is supported by EO No. 64, s. 2024 and DBM Circular No. 2024-6. Itās part of the governmentās effort to help employees stay healthy and covered.
š Who Is Eligible?
You can receive this allowance if:
- Youāre a regular DepEd personnel (teacher or non-teaching staff).
- You have submitted all the required documents.
- Youāre listed under an SDO that has already processed the funds.
- You were employed before August 31, 2025.
š Updated List of SDOs with Released 7k Cash Medical Allowance
As of the latest update, the following SDO has released the allowance:
- ā SDO Vigan City
- ā SDO Bayawan
- ā SDO Romblon
We expect more names to be added soon. This article will be updated regularly as more SDOs complete their fund releases.
Want faster updates? Stay in touch with your schoolās HR or check your SDOās official announcements.
š How to Claim the 7k Cash Medical Allowance
To receive the allowance, you must:
- Submit required documents like your service records and ID.
- Wait for your SDO to process the release through the payroll system.
- Monitor announcements from your SDO or HR for confirmation.
If you’re included in the list and have complied with requirements, the ā±7,000 will be released to you via payroll.
š« What If You Miss the Deadline?
If you do not submit your documents on time, you will not receive the allowance this year. The rules are strict: all forms must be complete, accurate, and submitted before processing.
You will only be eligible again in the next school year after all pending requirements are fulfilled.
š Deadline Reminder
According to DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2025:
- Deadline for fund release: August 31, 2025
- Only employees who have submitted their documents before the deadline will receive the allowance this year.
š§¾ Supporting Documents You May Need
- Accomplished medical allowance form (ask your HR)
- Copy of DepEd ID
- Service record
- Proof of employment before Aug 31, 2025
Double-check with your HR for the official checklist.
š¬ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the 7k Medical Allowance already available?
Yes, some SDOs have started releasing it. Vigan City SDO is confirmed. More will follow.
Can I still get it if I havenāt submitted my documents?
No. Only those who submit all required papers on time will receive the allowance.
What if my SDO isnāt on the list yet?
Wait for updates. Your SDO might still be processing. Keep in touch with HR and stay alert for official posts.
Is the allowance given in cash or credited to payroll?
It will be credited through payroll, not as a separate cash payout.
Who can I contact for updates?
Your school principal, HR officer, or your local SDO office.
š¢ Final Thoughts: Donāt Miss This!
The 7k Cash Medical Allowance is not a rumor ā itās real and happening now. If youāre part of DepEd, donāt miss this chance to get support for your health needs.
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Check if your SDO is on the released list
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Submit all documents quickly
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Follow up with your schoolās HR
Weāll keep this article updated as more SDOs release the funds. Bookmark this page and share it with your coworkers so they donāt miss out!





