How to process PNP Retirement & Separation Benefits
PNP Retirement and Separation Benefits
Now
that you have reached the last day of your duty as a public servant, we would
like to thank you for your service to our country and for all the personal
sacrifices you have made while serving the nation. We know that your job
requires a lot of sacrifice and patience — patience in the sense that you have
to swallow your pride over arrogant civilians because your family and loved
ones are always waiting for your return.
If you
have been serving for at least 20 years, then you can apply for an optional
retirement.
Note:
Compulsory retirement age – 56 years old.
Optional retirement – must have served at least 20 years
In
this article, we’ll walk you through how to process and compute your retirement
claims.
How to
process your PNP Retirement Claim
The
following tasks must be completed by retiring PNP personnel:
a. one
year before the retirement’s effective date.
a.1) Turn
in any PNP property/equipment and obtain a Non-Property Accountability
Clearance EXCEPT for those assigned to field units, where a provisional
clearance will be issued;
a.2) Check that the information in your online PAIS is CORRECT and COMPLETE; and
a.3) Have the biometric/s of dependent/s uploaded in the online PAIS.
b. Submit the following to RPRMDs/ARMDs upon receipt of a Retirement Order:
b.1) Affidavit of Authorization to Deduct allowing the PNP to deduct accountabilities from retirement benefits for those who have accountabilities.
b.2) Pre-retirement seminar
b.3) File the ending SALN 30 days after retirement with your respective RPRMDs/ARMDs, who will then submit it to the RMD, DPRM, and PRBS. This SALN is different from that required in the claims folder which is the latest SALN submitted.
a.) Compulsory Retirement
It shall be upon attainment of age fifty-six (56) for officer and non-officer: Provided, That, in case of any officer with the rank of Chief Superintendent (Police Brigadier General), Director (Police General) Or Deputy Director General (Police Lieutenant General), the Commission may allow his retention in the service for an inextensible period of one (1) year.
b.)
Optional Retirement
Upon
accumulation of at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service, an
officer or non-officer, at his own request and with the approval of the
Commission, shall be retired from the service and entitled to receive benefits
provided by law (Ref: Sec 40 RA 6975).
c.)
Total Permanent Physical Disability
(TPPD)
An
officer or non-officer who is permanently and totally disabled as a result of
injuries suffered or sickness contracted in the performance of his duty as duly
certified by National Police Commission, upon finding and certification by the
appropriate medical officer, that the extent of the disability or sickness renders
such member unfit or unable to further perform the duties of his position,
shall be entitled to one (1) year salary and lifetime pension equivalent to
eighty percent (80%) of his last salary, in addition to other benefits as
provided under existing laws
Should such member who has been retired under permanent total disability under this section die within five (5) years from his retirement, his/her surviving legal spouse of if there be none, the surviving dependent legitimate children shall be entitled to the pension for the remainder of the five (5) years guaranteed period.
d.)
Death and Disability Benefits
A
uniformed personnel and/or his heirs shall be entitled to all benefits relative
to the death or permanent incapacity of said personnel, as provided for under
this Act, and/or other existing laws. (Ref Section 76, RA 6975) “An officer or
non-officer with at least twenty (20) years of active service who dies in line
of duty shall be considered compulsory retired for survivorship benefits.
The Survivors of an officer or non-officer retired under this Section shall be entitled to a monthly annuity equivalent to 50% of Base Pay & Long Pay based on the grade next higher than the separation grade, to be divided equally among the survivors with the right for accretion.
NOTE: Applies to
posthumously retired PNP personnel died in line of duty with at least 20 yrs of
active service. “An officer or non-officer with less than twenty (20) years of
active service who dies in line of duty shall be considered separated for
survivorship benefits” (Ref: Section 10, NAPOLCOM BOR No. 8). “The Survivors of
an officer or non-officer separated under this Section 10 shall be entitled to
a monthly annuity equivalent to 50% of Base Pay & Long Pay based on his
separation grade, to be divided equally among the survivors”. (Ref: Section 15
of NAPOLCOM Board of Officers Resolution No. 8)
NOTE: Applies to
posthumously retired PNP personnel died in line of duty with less than 20 yrs
of active service.
Note: Qualified
beneficiary (Ref: Section 25 of NAPOLCOM Board of Officers Resolution No 8 as
amended by NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2007-376)
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Survivor/Transferee shall mean:
1)
Surviving spouse legally married to the deceased prior to the latter’s
retirement/ separation, not legally separated by judicial decree issued on
grounds not attributable to said spouse, and who have not abandoned the
deceased without justifiable cause: Provided, that entitlement to benefits
shall automatically terminate upon re-marriage of the surviving spouse;
2)
Surviving legitimate, legitimated, legally adopted children, including the
illegitimate children, who are unmarried not of majority age (18 years old) ,
or is over the age of majority but incapacitated and incapable of self-support
due to a mental or physical defect acquired prior to the age of majority. The
share of an illegitimate shall be equivalent to one-half (1/2) of a legitimate
child. Provided, that the entitlement to benefits shall terminate upon the
attainment by the capacitated children of the majority age or upon contracting
a marriage, whichever comes first; and
3) In default of those mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the surviving parent or parents, or in default thereof, the surviving unmarried brothers and/or sisters not of majority age.
e.
Separation/Dropped from the
Rolls/Dismissed/ Resignation/ Attrition
1)
Separation
It
refers to the termination of employment and official relations of a PNP member
who rendered less than twenty (20) years of active service in the government
with payment of corresponding benefits (Ref: Section 37 of Civil Service
Commission)
CAL= Base Pay + Long
Pay x Number of Leave Credits x Constant Factor (0.0481927)
2)
Dropped from the Rolls
It
refers to officers and employees who are either habitually absent or have
unsatisfactory or poor performance or have shown to be physically and mentally
unfit to perform their duties (Ref: Revised Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other
personnel Actions – Dec 2009)
CAL= Base Pay + Long Pay x Number of Leave Credits x Constant Factor (0.0481927)
3)
Dismissed
It
refers to separation of the personnel in the police service as a result of his
case, shall carry it that cancellation of eligibility, forfeiture of retirement
benefits, and the disqualification in the re-employment in the government
service (Ref: Revised Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other personnel Actions
– Dec 2009).
CAL= Base Pay + Long
Pay x Number of Leave Credits x Constant Factor (0.0481927)
4)
Resigned
It
is a formal act of giving up or quitting one’s office or position.
CAL= Base Pay + Long
Pay x Number of Leave Credits x Constant Factor (0.0481927)
5)
Attrition
It
is the retirement or separation in the police service of PNP Uniformed
Personnel pursuant to any of the means mentioned below (Ref: Sections 24 to 29
of RA No 8551).
a)
Attrition by attainment of maximum tenure in position;
b)
Attrition by relief;
c)
Attrition by demotion in position;
d)
Attrition by non-promotion; and
e)
Attrition by other means.
CAL= Base Pay + Long Pay x Number of Leave Credits x Constant Factor (0.0481927)
Note: If the personnel
reach 20 years of service, Optional will apply
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Retirement and
Separation Benefit of Non-Uniformed Personnel of the PNP
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) about PNP Retirement
When do PNP personnel retire?
PNP members must retire from active duty at the age of 56 (compulsory retirement). However, if the officer is a police brigadier general, police major general, or police lieutenant general, the Commission may allow him to stay on for one (1) year.
However,
after twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service (optional retirement), an
officer or non-officer may request and receive retirement benefits from the
Commission.
What are the police retirement benefits?
Following a period of active service of twenty (20) years or more, the monthly retirement pay is fifty percent (50%) of the retired grade’s base pay and longevity pay, increasing by two and one-half percent (2.5%) for each year of active service beyond twenty (20), up to a maximum of ninety percent (90%) for thirty-six (36) years or more: Exception: For the first five (5) years, uniformed personnel may elect to receive their retirement pay in advance and in one lump sum. To be paid in full within six (6) months of retirement or completion, provided that: Finally, the PNP officers/non-officers retirement pay will be adjusted based on the active service pay scale.
He is
entitled to one year’s salary and a lifetime pension equal to 80% of his last
salary, plus other benefits as provided by law.
If a
member retired under this section dies within five (5) years of retirement, his
surviving legal spouse, or if none, his surviving dependent legitimate
children, are entitled to the pension for the remainder of the five (5) year
guaranteed period.
Is there another way to retire in PNP?
Officers and non-officers who are permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries or illnesses contracted in the course of duty, as determined by the appropriate medical officer, shall be separated and considered retired. He is entitled to one year’s salary and a lifetime pension equal to 80% of his last salary, plus other benefits as provided by law.
If a
member retired under this section dies within five (5) years of retirement, his
surviving legal spouse, or if none, his surviving dependent legitimate
children, are entitled to the pension for the remainder of the five (5) year
guaranteed period.
Who is
the surviving spouse?
A
spouse may be considered a survivor for the purposes of derivative pension, or
pension transfer, if:
a.
he/she is legally married to the deceased PNP pensioner prior to the latter’s
retirement/separation;
b. not legally separated by judicial decree issued on grounds attributable to the surviving spouse; and
c. have not abandoned the deceased PNP pensioner without justifiable cause/s.
Who
else may be considered a survivor?
a. The surviving legitimate, legitimated, legally adopted children, including illegitimate children who are unmarried, under the age of majority or over the age of minority but incapacitated and incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical defect acquired prior to the age of majority, who are not married
b. In the absence of a surviving spouse or children, the surviving parent or parents, or in their absence, the surviving unmarried siblings.
Are retiring and retired PNP personnel with pending cases entitled to a pension?
The existence of a pending criminal or administrative case against a retiree does not disqualify payment of PNP retirement benefits.
If the
agency does not terminate or resolve the case within three months of the
retiree’s retirement date, the retiree’s retirement benefits are immediately
released without prejudice to the final resolution of the case. An appeal of
the retiree’s case is a valid reason for withholding PNP retirement benefits.
Which PNP unit is responsible for retired personnel and their beneficiaries?
As a National Support Unit, the PRBS or the PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service adjudicates and administers retirement, separation, and death benefits for PNP retirees and their dependents/legal beneficiaries.
What is the liability of a person who causes an unjustified delay in pension payments?
An erring officer or employee who fails or refuses to release the pension, gratuities, or other retirement benefits due to a retiring government employee within the prescribed time periods may be subject to administrative disciplinary action/s. After a hearing and due process, the erring officer or employee will be suspended without pay for six (6) months to one (1) year, at the discretion of the disciplining authority.
This
penalty does not apply if the release of retirement benefits was prevented by
force majeure or other unavoidable causes. In such cases, the thirty (30) day
period begins when the cause(s) cease to exist.
Sources:
RA 8551
Sec 39 & 40 RA 6975
Section 14 of NAPOLCOM BOR No. 8
Section 37 CSC and MC No. 41 as amended by MC No. 14 Series of 1998)