Health Care Plan of All Lower Court Personnel
OCA Circular No. 20-2021, effective January 15, 2021, designates the United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation (COCOLIFE) as the health care provider for all personnel in first and second level courts, including shari'a courts. Personnel can still submit claims for medical reimbursements incurred before this date to the Supreme Court Health and Welfare Plan (SCHWP) according to established rules. Judges of the same courts are permitted to continue accessing benefits from the SCHWP. This circular serves to inform and guide all judges and personnel regarding the new health care provisions.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 20-2021
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 4, 2021
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 20-2021
| TO | : | All Judges and Personnel of Lower Courts |
| SUBJECT | : | Health Care Plan of All Lower Court Personnel |
Effective 15 January 2021, the United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation (COCOLIFE) is the Health Care Provider for all lower court personnel in the first and second level courts, including shari'a courts. All claims of lower court personnel for reimbursement of medical expenses prior to said date can still be filed before the Supreme Court Health and Welfare Plan (SCHWP), subject to prescribed rules and regulations. Meanwhile, Judges of the first and second level courts, including shari'a courts, may continue to avail of the benefits provided by the SCHWP.
For your information and guidance.
(SGD.) JOSE MIDAS P. MARQUEZCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Health Care Plan of All Lower Court Personnel, OCA Circular No. 20-2021, Feb 4, 2021 (Philippines)
Health Care Plan of All Lower Court Personnel, OCA Circular No. 20-2021 (Phil. 2021)
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