Additional materials describing these provisions are provided to the staff member. Medical Insurance 22. The arrangements for international ALDs and for all ALDs at Headquarters with regard to medical insurance are currently in a temporary situation. In order to make these insurance options available, staff must be on the central UN Payroll. Medical Evacuation 23.
ALDs are eligible for medical evacuation.
In the case of internationally recruited ALDs, medical evacuation may also be considered for family members who reside at the duty station. Medical evacuation is used when there is a serious health risk for the individual and medical attention, required on emergency basis, is not satisfactorily available in the country of service. Medical Clearances 24. The ALD candidate must undergo full medical examinations, the results of which are sent to the UN Medical Service to obtain medical clearance. Service under the ALD arrangement carries with it the mandatory participation in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund.