Question & AnswerQ&A (GSIS Resolution NO. 88, S. 2010)
The amendments clarify that the exclusion applies to those not receiving fixed monthly compensation, refining the scope of compulsory coverage under GSIS.
PS stands for personal share. The personal share contribution is 9%, while the government share contribution is 12%.
The title of Section 15 was changed from 'Penalties on Delayed Remittance' to 'Interest on Delayed Remittance,' indicating a focus on interest rather than penal sanctions.
The inclusion of 'such other cases as may be determined by the GSIS' allows the GSIS to cover disabilities not explicitly listed but deemed compensable under RA 8291.
Dependents must be living together with the member or pensioner, and the phrase 'not gainfully employed' was clarified as defined in Section 2 (p) of RA 8291.
The Committee on Claims is required to report regularly to the GSIS Board on actions taken, ensuring transparency and accountability.
It corrects typographical errors such as the spelling of 'astricken' in Section 66 and ensures proper capitalization like 'Official Gazette' in Section 68.
To inform the public, particularly GSIS members, and ensure awareness and understanding of the new rules and benefits provided under RA 8291.
It helps GSIS members understand the disability benefits clearly, facilitating effective access and utilization of their rights under the GSIS Act.
He proposed reviewing survivorship provisions in light of Executive Order No. 209 and the Family Code concerning disqualification of a gainfully employed dependent spouse from receiving benefits.