Question & AnswerQ&A (GSIS Resolution NO. 24)
GSIS Resolution No. 24 pertains to the amendment of Board Resolution No. 11 dated January 26, 2012, specifically related to the approval process of applications for permanent total disability benefits under Section 16 (d) (5) of R.A. No. 8291.
Section 16 (d) (5) of Republic Act No. 8291 refers to the provisions regarding eligibility and benefits for permanent total disability of GSIS members.
All applications for permanent total disability benefits, including those already approved by the Medical Evaluation and Underwriting Department but unpaid, must be submitted to the GSIS Board for final approval upon recommendation of the assigned Medical Officer.
The amendment added that all approved but unpaid applications for permanent total disability under R.A. No. 8291 must also be submitted to the Board for final approval.
The Medical Officers are assigned representatives from each Operations Group (Luzon, NCR, or VisMin) responsible for recommending applications for permanent total disability benefits to the GSIS Board.
The MEUD reviews and initially approves applications for permanent total disability benefits before such applications are submitted to the Board for final approval.
The amendment applies both to new applications pending approval and to previously approved but unpaid applications under the stated provision.
Board approval serves as a final review and authorization step to ensure proper evaluation and compliance with policies before the payment of permanent total disability benefits.
Yes, according to the resolution, the Board has the authority for final approval of permanent total disability benefits after the recommendation of the Medical Officer and initial approval by MEUD.
The resolution may extend processing time since all applications, including those previously approved, now require final Board approval before disbursement, ensuring oversight but possibly delaying payments.