Purpose of the Circular
- Establish guidelines and procedures for granting Rehabilitation Privileges to Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP).
- Ensure humane and employee-friendly policy implementation.
- Clarify issues and promote uniform policy interpretation.
- Prevent misuse of the rehabilitation privilege.
Scope of Application
- Applicable to all Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) with permanent and temporary appointments.
- Applies during employment with the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Definitions
- Rehabilitation: Process of recovering from injuries sustained during official duties.
- Privilege: Favor granted or enjoyed by an individual.
- Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP): PNP personnel with permanent or temporary appointment attested by CSC.
- Official Duty: Includes being at work, official business outside work station, official travel, overtime, detail orders, and special assignments.
- First Aid: Basic medical treatment immediately given to an injured person.
Rehabilitation Privilege Entitlement Guidelines
- NUP may avail of rehabilitation privilege for up to six (6) months for injuries sustained while performing official duties.
- Privilege extends to accidents occurring during activities inherent to official duties.
- Injuries occurring during commute to and from work are excluded.
- Duration and terms of the privilege depend on medical authorities' recommendations.
- Illnesses resulting from work conditions are not covered under this privilege.
- Absence from work during rehabilitation will not reduce accumulated sick or vacation leave, but no leave credits are earned during rehabilitation.
- Salary and certain regular benefits continue during rehabilitation; however, performance-based benefits are suspended.
- First-aid expenses reimbursement is allowed up to Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000), with possible extensions upon certification.
- Heads of Offices/Units are liable for false claims or irregularities.
Procedures for Availing Rehabilitation Privilege
- Application through a letter supported by police reports and medical certificates.
- Application must be submitted within one (1) week of the accident, except if extended.
- Endorsement by Chief of Office/Unit to the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) with supporting documents:
- Certification injury was sustained during official duties.
- Medical certificate and rehabilitation recommendation.
- Certification from attending physician for private hospital admissions.
- Monthly medical monitoring of the injured NUP by the Chief of Office and Health Service.
- Submission of concluding report to DPRM after monitoring.
Liability and Enforcement
- Chief of Office/Unit is personally liable for any fraudulent claims.
Effectivity
- The Circular became effective upon approval on February 6, 2010.