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BREAKDOWN BY ORGANISATION
UNECE WIPO
ITC
UNOG
WMO
UN
UNCTAD
WHO
UNHCR
ITU ILO
The President pointed out that, to be credible, our association needs to have as many
members as possible. Increasing membership is everyone's business.
She took the opportunity at to introduce René Guénard, one of our active members
despite his seniority (newsletter).
She commented that AAFI and its sister associations work hand in hand.
HEALTH INSURANCE
She stressed the importance of health cover. UNSMIS is responsible for the insured
staff of UNOG, UNHCR, WMO and ITU. WHO and ILO have their own insurance. A
report will be prepared by Mohammed Sebti, who represents retirees with Pierre
Vangeleyn on the UNSMIS Executive Committee. (Appendix 1). She also thanked
Giovanni Pizzini for taking part in regular meetings with AFICS in order to better
understand the specific problems of pensioners.
Giovanni Pizzini completed the information on financial and personnel management. He
thanked his staff, who had worked with him through the very difficult period at COVID.
The figures presented were
36,000 policy holders worldwide with a total of 130-140 million Swiss francs per year for
reimbursements.
It was pointed out that 90% of claims are submitted electronically.
Mr. Pizzini confirmed the efforts made to limit delays (one week for approval by the
medical officer) and between one and a half and two and a half weeks for
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