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James Hanneman

Effective Date

29/04/2015

Planned Review Date

31/12/2023

Version

5.0

Latest updates

January 09, 2023 - The procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

December 09, 2022 - The Group Life Insurance plan (GLIP) policy was updated to reflect a change in the name of the insurance provider, align the levels of coverage to reflect the mandatory age of separation and streamline the administrative procedures.

April 01, 2015 - Policy updated with links to designation of beneficiary forms (revocable or irrevocable) to point to UN Forms site.

January 09, 2023 - The procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

December 09, 2022 - The Group Life Insurance plan (GLIP) policy was updated to reflect a change in the name of the insurance provider, align the levels of coverage to reflect the mandatory age of separation and streamline the administrative procedures.

April 01, 2015 - Policy updated with links to designation of beneficiary forms (revocable or irrevocable) to point to UN Forms site.

April 01, 2015 - Policy updated with links to designation of beneficiary forms (revocable or irrevocable) to point to UN Forms site in April 2015.

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Relevant Regulations and Rules

Staff regulations and staff rules, including provisional staff rules, of the United Nations

Regulation 6.2

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Main Policy

Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP)

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Procedures

Main Procedures

1

Steps

Enrollment:

Enrollment in the plan for eligible staff members who apply more than 60 days after signing the qualifying letter of appointment is conditional on the provision by the staff member at the time of application, on a special form for the purpose, of evidence of insurability satisfactory to the insurance company.

Responsible Party

Staff member

Template/Guideline

Life Insurance Application Form

Beneficiary certification form_1: (This form is to be completed by United Nations Group Life Insurance beneficiaries who do not have a United States Social Security Number and do not reside in the United States of America) Beneficiary certification form 2. (This form is to be completed by United Nations Group Life Insurance beneficiaries with a United States Social Security Number or beneficiaries who reside in the United States of America) Life Insurance Termination Waiver Form

Explanatory Notes

The group life insurance plan is offered as a part of the scheme of social security for the staff that the Secretary-General is required to establish under staff regulation 6.2. The underwriter of the plan is the Hartford and the policy holder is the United Nations.

The plan is financed solely from the contributions of participating staff members. No subsidy is paid by the Organization.

Participation in the plan is voluntary for all eligible staff. A staff member may withdraw from the plan at any time. The plan provides term insurance coverage only and has no cash value at the time of withdrawal.

Enrolment in the plan is automatic for eligible staff members who apply for life insurance coverage under the plan, on the appropriate form, within 60 days of signing the qualifying letter of appointment. They will be covered from the effective date of the letter of appointment.

A revised administrative instruction (ST/AI/2002/6) has been issued. In addition, the same information and any updated administrative instructions may be accessed via the Internet at the following URL: http://www.un.org/insurance.

If an office administers personnel on behalf of another agency, the same rules and procedures for UNDP staff must be followed.

2

Steps

Enrollment:

Data on enrollment form is verified and validated and any change in coverage is processed in the system promptly

Responsible Party

GSSC,

OHR

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

It is the responsibility of the staff member to ensure the correct mailing address is submitted. Incomplete or incorrect mailing addresses in

Quantum will result in misdirected mail or failure to receive important documents.

3

Steps

Enrollment:

Staff member records in the system are validated, contributions are computed and coverage is activated

Responsible Party

UN Health and Life Insurance Unit

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The UN Health and Insurance Unit administers the workflow of enrollment and reporting directly with the Insurance Company on behalf of UNDP

4

Steps

Premiums:

The premiums for the plan must be paid in full by the staff member participating in the plan.
The premiums shall be paid by monthly payroll deduction.

Responsible Party

Staff member

Template/Guideline

Access to the Group Life Insurance Rate Stimulator UN HLIS - Life insurance

Explanatory Notes

The premiums and benefits are receivable and payable by the insurance company in United States dollars

The premium rate is determined by the insurance company, in consultation with the Organization, and will be announced periodically in an information circular

5

Steps

Claims:

All life insurance claims must be processed through the Health and Life Insurance Section at Headquarters. Claims or notification of claims should not be transmitted to the Hartford Life Insurance Company directly.

Responsible Party

UN Health and Life Insurance Unit

Template/Guideline

Life insurance Death Claim Checklist

Explanatory Notes

Health and Life Insurance Section is informed about the death of a participant in the group life insurance programme or when all applicable claim documents are received along with notification of death. In the former case, in order to permit the insurer, The Hartford, to pay the requisite benefits, the UN Health and Life Insurance Section will provide the beneficiaries with clear instructions regarding the documents that must be completed and submitted. In the latter case, the Section will forward the properly furnished set of claim documents to The Hartford for processing.

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