The Department of Education (DepEd) has begun rolling out the much-anticipated medical allowance for public school personnel, with several Schools Division Offices (SDOs) already confirming credited amounts as of writing this article.
This development is part of the government’s ongoing initiative to support the health and well-being of teachers and non-teaching staff across the country. However, DepEd reminds employees that crediting timelines may vary depending on location, so those who have not yet received their allowance are advised to wait for updates.
What is the DepEd Medical Allowance?
The DepEd Medical Allowance is a financial benefit provided to eligible personnel to help cover healthcare-related expenses. It aims to ease the financial burden associated with medical needs, reinforcing the government’s commitment to improving employee welfare in the education sector.
List of SDOs with Credited Medical Allowance
As of the latest update, the following Schools Division Offices have successfully credited the medical allowance:
🇵🇭 Luzon SDOs with Credited Medical Allowance
- SDO Ilocos Norte
- SDO Vigan City
- SDO Pangasinan II
- SDO La Union (San Fernando City)
- SDO Zambales
- SDO Bataan (in some areas)
- SDO Bulacan (in some areas)
- SDO Tarlac
- SDO Nueva Ecija
- Autonomous School Nueva Ecija
- SDO San Jose City, Nueva Ecija
- SDO Mabalacat
- SDO Pampanga (Mabalacat area)
- SDO Caloocan
- SDO Navotas
- SDO Valenzuela (not listed but often grouped—omit if strict)
- SDO Pasig
- SDO Mandaluyong
- SDO Parañaque
- SDO Antipolo
- SDO Biñan City (HS Dept.)
- SDO Sta. Rosa, Laguna
- SDO San Pedro, Laguna
- SDO Imus, Cavite
- SDO Catanduanes
- SDO Albay
🇵🇭 Visayas SDOs with Credited Medical Allowance
- SDO Aklan
- SDO Antique
- SDO Capiz
- SDO Iloilo Province
- SDO Escalante City
- SDO Calbayog
- SDO Samar
- SDO Tacloban City
- SDO Biliran
- SDO Romblon
- SDO Masbate
- SDO Canlaon City
🇵🇭 Mindanao SDOs with Credited Medical Allowance
- SDO Butuan
- SDO Agusan del Sur
- SDO Cagayan de Oro
- SDO Gingoog City (R10)
- SDO Iligan (in other areas)
- SDO Lanao del Norte
- SDO Cotabato (HS Dept.)
- SDO Pagadian City
- SDO Dipolog
- SDO Ozamiz
- SDO Zamboanga Sibugay
- SDO Isabela City (R9)
- SDO Sarangani
Key Reminder for DepEd Personnel
Not all SDOs receive the allowance simultaneously. If your division is not yet listed:
- Allow additional processing time
- Coordinate with your Schools Division Office
- Monitor official DepEd announcements
