Interim Measure and its Amendment
- Original Board Resolution No. 11 (26 January 2012) established that pending approval of the policy on permanent total disability, applications must go through Board approval.
- The amendment extends this requirement to include applications already approved by the Medical Evaluation and Underwriting Department (MEUD) but remain unpaid.
Procedural Requirements
- All applications under the specified section, whether new or previously approved but unpaid, must be submitted to the Board via the concerned Medical Officer for final approval.
- This process ensures further oversight and final confirmation by the Board before benefits are disbursed.
Role of Medical Officers and MEUD
- Medical Officers assigned to each Operations Group (Luzon, NCR, VisMin) play a key role in recommending applications.
- The Medical Evaluation and Underwriting Department (MEUD) approves applications initially, after which they are subject to Board review if unpaid.
Legal and Administrative Significance
- The amendment confirms and approves the extension of the interim measure to cover unpaid but approved applications, thereby strengthening administrative control.
- It promotes careful evaluation and management of permanent total disability claims to ensure compliance with R.A. No. 8291.
Board Authority
- The Board holds final authority in approving or confirming permanent total disability benefit applications falling under Section 16(d)(5) of R.A. No. 8291.
- The resolution reinforces the Board's oversight role over claims before the release of benefits.