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448 and 1148) A Philippine National Police (PNP) member who contracts sickness, suffers injuries and/or becomes permanently incapacitated due to reasons which are service-connected, can avail of the benefits under Presidential Decree No. 448 which was signed on May 9, 1974. This Decree, amended certain sections of Republic Act No. 4864, otherwise known as the "Police Act of 1966", and Presidential Decrees No. 12 and 12-A.
BENEFITS GRANTED UNDER R.A. 4864, as amended by PDs 448 and 1184
(Permanent Total Disability) Gratuity equivalent to one (1) year salary (based on the member's last basic monthly salary). Lifetime monthly pension equivalent to 80% of member's basic monthly salary Reimbursement of reasonable medical/hospitalization expenses Restoration of deducted leave credits for absences incurred (approved leave with pay) by reason of service-connected ailment/injury.
FILING OF CLAIM
The application for benefit claim, together with pertinent required documents, may be filed with the Napolcom Provincial Officer of the province or city where such member is stationed. If the member is incapable to file his own claim, any of the following members of his family may file in his behalf, to wit:
a. b. c. d.
2. Recommendation of the Director-General, PNP for the member's compulsory retirement by reason of his illness or injury. 3. Certificate from the appropriate medical officer that member is unfit to further perform the duties of a public safety officer. 4. Service Record duly authenticated by the Chief of Police (Station Commander) 5. Detailed Investigation Report from the Chief of Police (Station Commander) or his duly authorized representative as to the cause and extent of the disability. 6. Certified true xerox copy of the appointment of the claimant. 7. Information sheet of the claimant. 8. Certificate of clearance re: money and property accountability. 9. Official receipts, duly dated and numbered, for reasonable medical and hospitalization expenses incurred on account of service-connected disability/sickness. 10. Certificate from the Chief of Police (Station Commander) or his authorized representative indicating the claimant's deducted leave. 11. Certificate from the Napolcom Regional Office that the PNP member (claimant) has no pending case. 12. Copy of the criminal complaint or information in cases of a benefit claim for an injury which is the subject of a criminal action or proceeding. 13. Member's latest payslip