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U.P. Student Insurance Policy
To generate your U.P. Insurance Certificate: Click here
- Who is covered?
The U.P. Student Insurance Policy covers Filipino undergraduate students who are qualified for the Higher Education Subsidy (Free Tuition) and are officially enrolled during the regular semester/term.
- What accidents are covered?
All types of accidents are covered by this insurance (e.g. vehicular, non-vehicular, animal bites, among others).
- How do I file for an insurance claim?
- Step 1: File an Insurance Claim by filling out this google form:
- Step 2: Download the checklist of the documents with the submission instruction though
this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14OHZu0nTNl8GYmVlK5tcVVx43n6Y22i8/view?usp=sharing
- Step 3: Submit the application and the documentary requirements at the Office of Scholarships and Grants by following the enumerated guidelines in Step 1 and Step 2
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Who can file the Insurance Claim?
A: Students, or their Parents, Guardian, or Agent of the Student. -
What is the validity period of the U.P. Student Insurance?
A: The U.P. Student Insurance is valid for 12 months from the date of the Insurance Provider (GSIS) confirmation of the application. -
Can I file a claim even if the incident happened a month ago?
A: Yes, as per GSIS guidelines and in accordance with the Philippine Insurance Law, a 60 calendar days prescription period from the date of incident is given to the claimant for the filing of an application for insurance claims. However, to ensure the timely processing of benefits, the University of the Philippines required that the application for an insurance claim must be filed by the student-beneficiary or his/her parents/guardian/agent, within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the incident. -
I already submitted an application for an insurance claim but I have yet to complete the
requirements, how many days do I have for the completion requirements?
A: Based on the guidelines, you have 30 calendar days upon notification from the GSIS to complete and submit the application and the lacking documents. -
Can I still request for an extension of the deadline for submission of the application and the
documentary requirements if the prescribed submission period has lapsed?
A: Yes, by filing a formal request for extension through email at the GSIS or by submitting it at the Office of Scholarships and Grants. -
I am currently enrolled during the regular semester/term however I am no longer qualified for the Free Tuition Subsidy, am I covered by the U.P. Student Insurance Policy?
A: No, only those eligible for the Higher Education Subsidy (Free Tuition) are qualified to avail of the U.P. Student Insurance Policy. -
If the accident occurred somewhere else other than the UP campus or during vacations, will it
still be covered by the UP Student Insurance Policy?
A: Yes, as long as it is still within the validity period of the insurance policy. -
Does the U.P. Student Insurance only cover accident-related incidents?
A: Yes, the insurance coverage is specifically for accident-related incidents only. -
How many days will it take for the GSIS to complete the processing and release of insurance
claims?
A: It will take at least a minimum of 25 working days for the GSIS to complete the processing and release of insurance claims.