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Focal Point

James Hanneman

Effective Date

01/07/2009

Planned Review Date

31/12/2023

Version

1.0

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 UNWWP policy has been updated to reflect a change in the name of the insurance provider and correct reference links.

December 01, 2014 - While the effective , date remains the same, the content has been reviewed and edited without substantive changes in 2014 and 2015. Old links to forms need to be replaced with those for Cigna/Vanbreda, Cigna became 3rd party ad

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 UNWWP policy has been updated to reflect a change in the name of the insurance provider and correct reference links.

December 01, 2014 - While the effective , date remains the same, the content has been reviewed and edited without substantive changes in 2014 and 2015. Old links to forms need to be replaced with those for Cigna/Vanbreda, Cigna became 3rd party administrator for UNDP as of 1 April 2015. Policy updated with new MIP application/request form, claim form and prior approval forms.

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Relevant Regulations and Rules

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

This policy implements UN Staff Regulation 6.2 and Staff Rule 6.6

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Main Policy

Medical Insurance: UN Worldwide Medical Insurance Plan

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Procedures

Main Procedures

1

Steps

Flowchart

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

UN Worldwide Plan (WWP) Insurance Flowchart

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Explanatory Notes

2

Steps

Enrollment of staff:

Application/Request for Change Form completed and submitted together with supporting documents in respect of staff member’s participation, including his/her eligible family members, where relevant

Responsible Party

Staff member

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Staff members who have no insurance coverage under a United Nations plan or through a family member must be strongly urged to obtain medical insurance coverage for themselves and their eligible family members, as the cost of medical care can result in financial hardship for individuals who fall ill and/or injured and have no coverage

If a staff member or eligible family members is/are not enrolled within 31 days after an event that gives rise to an entitlement for coverage, an application for coverage may be submitted during the annual enrolment campaign. See https://www.un.org/insurance/content/un-wwp for more information
In the case of a staff member married to another staff member, the insurance coverage, whether at the two-person or family level, must be carried by the higher salaried staff member

Education of staff about the provisions under the insurance plan and distribution of materials by the person most familiar with the scheme is absolutely necessary

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

3

Steps

Enrollment of staff:

The completed application for enrollment form is certified and submitted to the Insurance and Disbursement Services within 31 days of eligibility for the entitlement

Responsible Party

GSSC

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Entitlements Services Unit in BES/GSSC in Copenhagen

The UN Health and Insurance Unit administers the workflow of enrolment and reporting directly with the insurance carrier on behalf of UNDP.

4

Steps

Enrollment of staff:

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

Responsible Party

UN Health and Life Insurance Unit

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

5

Steps

Managing eligibility data in Quantum:

Data on enrollment form is verified and validated and any change in coverage is processed into Quantum promptly

Responsible Party

HR Administrator,

UN Health and Life Insurance Unit

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

6

Steps

Issue ID card:

Electronic ID cards are available in the staff member’s personal web page. If requested
Identity cards are issued to the staff member and eligible dependent(s)

Responsible Party

Staff member,

Insurance Company

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 information.

7

Steps

Claims:

Insurance claims are submitted through Online Claiming tool or, in a sealed envelope together with supporting documents, on a claim form directly to the insurance carrier, following the instructions on the claim form

Responsible Party

Staff member

Template/Guideline

Online claiming guide

Explanatory Notes

Subscribers should note that claims for reimbursement must be submitted to the insurance carrier no later than two years from the date on which the medical expense was incurred. Claims received later than one years after the date on which the expense was incurred will not be eligible for reimbursement.

The administration and management of the health insurance plans for internationally recruited staff governed by the UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules are administered by the UN Health and Life Insurance Unit. Any questions/queries on the provisions under the plan or any disputes regarding claims must be submitted directly to this unit, located at 304 East 45th Street, 3rd Floor; or by email: hlis@un.org.

8

Steps

Verification and reimbursement of claims:

Insurance carrier reimburses staff member directly

Responsible Party

Insurance Company

Template/Guideline

P-2 Form Designation of Beneficiaries

HR_Insurance Plans_Designation, Change or Revocation of Beneficiary Form P-2

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Explanatory Notes

Payment is made to the insured person, but, if the subscriber is no longer alive, payment will be made to his/her beneficiary as per P-2 Form Designation of Beneficiaries

9

Steps

Request a review if a claim is denied:

A claim denied in whole or in part must be submitted to the insurance carrier. The insurance carrier will provide the subscriber with a written notice explaining the reason for the denial and the appeal procedure.

Responsible Party

Staff member,

Insurance Company

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The request for review must be submitted in writing within 60 days of receipt of the notice. The subscriber should include the reasons for requesting the review and submit the request to the insurance carrier. The insurance carrier will review the claim and ordinarily notify the subscriber of its final decision within 60 days of receipt of the request. If special circumstances require an extension of time, notification will be given to that effect.

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