Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims
The ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115, approved on September 2, 2010, amends the procedures for adjudicating employees' compensation claims under the Employees' Compensation Law (P.D. 626). It mandates that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) evaluate claims within specific timeframes: death benefits within 10 working days, and disability benefits related to sickness or injuries within five working days. This amendment aligns with the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, which aims to ensure prompt processing of applications. The resolution emphasizes the importance of timely decisions on compensation claims to enhance service efficiency.
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- What is Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims about?
- The ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115, approved on September 2, 2010, amends the procedures for adjudicating employees' compensation claims under the Employees' Compensation Law (P.D. 626). It mandates that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) evaluate claims within specific timeframes: death benefits within 10 working days, and disability benefits related to sickness or injuries within five working days. This amendment aligns with the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, which aims to ensure prompt processing of applications. The resolution emphasizes the importance of timely decisions on compensation claims to enhance service efficiency.
- What type of law is ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115?
- Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims (ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims enacted?
- Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims (ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115) was enacted on Sep 2, 2010.
- What is the citation for Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims?
- Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims, ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115, Sep 2, 2010 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Labor and Employment
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 2, 2010
ECC BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10-09-115
AMENDING RULE IV, SECTION 2 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE FILING AND DISPOSITION OF THE EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
WHEREAS, the Employees' Compensation Law (P.D. 626, as amended) guarantees the early settlement of claims and the prompt payment of income benefits;
WHEREAS, Section 8, paragraph (b) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9485 otherwise known as the "Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007" partly reads:
"(b) Action of Offices — (1) All applications and/or requests submitted shall be acted upon by the assigned officer or employee during the period stated in the Citizen's Charter which shall not be longer than five working days in the case of simple transactions and ten (10) working days in the case of complex transactions from the date the request or application was received. . . ." DaIACS
WHEREAS, Article 177 (c) empowers this Commission to approve rules and regulations governing the processing of EC claims;
FOREGOING PREMISES DULY CONSIDERED,
In compliance with R.A. No. 9485, this Commission RESOLVES to amend Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims which provides:
"Section 2. Adjudication. — The GSIS and SSS shall adjudicate the claim within twenty (20) calendar days from the submission of all required documents and shall render a decision either denying or awarding compensation benefits."
The said Section shall now read as follows:
"Sec. 2. Period of Evaluation. — The GSIS and the SSS shall evaluate an EC claim within the following period:
a. Claim for death benefits — within 10 working days
b. Claim for disability benefits due to: ASHEca
b.1. Sickness — within five working days
b.2. Injuries — within five working days
In all cases, the counting of the prescribed period shall commence from the submission of all required documents.
This Commission HEREBY RESOLVES FINALLY, that copies of this Resolution be duly furnished the SSS and the GSIS for their information and proper guidance.
APPROVED in the City of Makati, this 2nd day of September 2010. cSATDC
(SGD.) HON. LOURDES M. TRASMONTEChairman-Designate
(SGD.) HON. SERGIO ORTIZ LUIS, JR.Member-Designate
(SGD.) HON. DIONISIO C. EBDANE, JR.Member-Designate
(SGD.) HON. VLADIMIR R. TUPAZMember
(SGD.) HON. MIGUEL B. VARELAMember
(Absent)HON. ENRIQUE T. ONAMemberPhilippine Health Insurance Corporation
(SGD.) HON. EVELYN P. FLORENDO-TABLANGMemberEmployees' Compensation CommissionSecretariat
(SGD.) HON. ANICIA MARASIGAN-DE LIMAMember-Designate
Cite This Law
Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims, ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115, Sep 2, 2010 (Philippines)
Amending Rule IV, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure for the Filing and Disposition of the Employees' Compensation Claims, ECC Board Resolution No. 10-09-115 (Phil. 2010)
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