How to be an SSS OFW member

Ang isang OFW ay alinman sa mga sumusunod na kategorya ng
overseas Filipinos:

a) Na-recruit sa Pilipinas ng foreign-based employer upang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa;
b) Mayroong pinagkukunan ng kita sa ibang bansa; o
c) Permanenteng residente ng ibang bansa

Ang isang OFW na wala pang SS Number ay kailangang magrehistro gamit ang Personal Record (SS Form E-1). Sa kabilang banda, ang isang OFW na may dati ng SS Number ay hindi na kailangan pang magrehistro muli, at kailangan lamang na magbayad ng kontribusyon bilang "OFW" sa alin mang SSS branch na may tellering facility o SSS accredited collection partners (local o abroad). Tandaan na bago magbayad ay kailangang magdala o magpakita ng Statement of Account (SOA) na may Payment Reference Number (PRN) na makukuha sa sariling account sa My.SSS o E-center ng SSS branch o accredited collection partners.

Magiging epektibo ang pagiging miyembro ng isang OFW sa SSS sa applicable na buwan at taon ng pagbayad niya ng unang kontribusyon base sa nakatakdang deadline para sa mga OFW members, kung ito ang kanyang initial coverage, at gayundin kung mayroon nang dating SS
Number at magsisimula pa lamang maghulog.

Ang isang OFW na magrerehistro sa SSS sa unang pagkakataon ay kailangang magpuno ng Personal Record (SS Form E-1). Isumite ito kasama ang mga dokumentong tinatanggap sa pagkuha ng SS
Number. Tandaan na kailangang ipakita ang orihinal o certified true copy ng mga ID cards o dokumento at magsumite ng photocopy ng mga ito. Maaari ring isabay ang pagrehistro sa SSS Flexi-fund, basta siguruhin lamang na ang idineklarang buwanang kita ay base sa maximum Monthly Salary Credit (currently at P16,000).

A. Mga pangunahing ID cards at/o dokumentong tinatanggap sa pagkuha ng SS Number:

1. Birth Certificate na mula sa Local Civil Registrar o mula sa Philippine Statistics Authority (dating National Statistics Office)

Kung walang Birth Certificate, alinman sa mga sumusunod:
• Baptismal Certificate o ang katumbas nito
• Driver’s License
• Passport
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) card

Maaari ring mag-apply ng SS Number online sa pamamagitan ng pag-click sa “No SS Number Yet? Apply Online” na makikita sa homepage ng SSS website (www.sss.gov.ph). Sundin ang mga sumusunod na proseso:

1. Punuan ng mga tamang detalye ang online form.
2. Isang link ang ipapadala sa e-mail ng aplikante upang mapagpatuloy ang proseso ng pagkuha ng SS Number.

 Note: Ang link ay mawawalan ng bisa sa loob ng limang (5) araw at kapag ito ay nawalan ng bisa, kinakailangang ulitin  muli ang proseso ng pagrerehistro.
3. Kapag nabuksan na ang link, punuan ang mga kinakailangang impormasyon mula sa “Basic Information” hanggang sa “Beneficiaries Information”.
4. Suriing mabuti ang mga impormasyong inilagay sa registration form bago mag-generate ng SS Number. Kapag nakapag-generate na ng SS Number, anumang maling impormasyon na nailagay ng aplikante sa kanyang registration form ay maitatama lamang sa pamamagitan ng pagpunta sa pinakamalapit na SSS branch.
5. Pagkatapos i-click ang “Generate SSS Number” button, ipapakita ng SSS Number Issuance System ang SS Number ng aplikante at ang option na iprint ang kanyang Personal Record, SS Number slip at SSS Number Application Confirmation. Makatatanggap din ang aplikante ng kompirmasyon sa e-mail na nagtataglay ng kanyang SS Number at mga sumusuportang dokumentong kailangang isumite sa pinakamalapit na SSS branch.
6. Pumunta sa pinakamalapit na SSS Branch at isumite ang mga kinakailangang dokumento. Kung may asawa, kailangang magdala ng kopya ng Marriage Contract. Kung may anak/mga anak, kailangang magdala ng kopya ng Birth Certificate ng mga ito.

Note: Kailangang pumunta agad sa pinakamalapit na SSS branch para isumite ang mga kinakailangang dokumento. Ang hindi pagsusumite ng mga dokumento ang magiging dahilan upang ang kanyang membership status ay magiging “Temporary”. Ibig sabihin nito, ang kanyang SS Number ay magagamit lamang sa pagbabayad ng kontribusyon at pagrereport bilang empleyado ng kanyang employer.

Para sa dagdag impormasyon, bumisita lang po sa: www.sss.gov.ph


Source: https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/

Ang Funeral Benefit ng SSS ay umaabot ng P40,000

Ang Funeral Benefit ay umaabot ng P40,000. Ito ay batay sa pinakamataas ng Monthly Salary Credit (MSC) at iba pang qualifying conditions.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon ukol sa Funeral Benefit, alamin dito:

www.sss.gov.ph

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Some frequently asked questions that every SSS member should know

Here are some frequently asked questions that every SSS member must be aware of:

1. When a person has secured an SS number, does it mean that he/she is already a covered SSS member and therefore, has the right to social security benefits?

Issuance of SS number does not immediately qualify you for coverage or benefits. You must first be employed in an occupation subject to and reported for SSS coverage.

However, once you become a covered SSS member, you become a member for life. The contributions that you remit become savings for the future that will serve as basis for the granting of social security benefits in times of contingencies. Membership cannot be withdrawn and contributions paid cannot refunded.

2. What should I do if there are changes in my personal record?

Changes in your record should be reported immediately to the nearest SSS office through the submission of Member's Data Change Request (SS Form E-4) and the required supporting documents:

• Change of civil status from Single to Married - Marriage contract
• Change of civil status from Married to Single - Death certificate (if due to death of previously reported spouse); Certificate of Finality of Annulment or Decree of Divorce
• New/additional/change of dependents/beneficiaries - Birth or Baptismal Certificate(s) of children or marriage contract for spouses
• Correction of name/date of birth - Birth or Baptismal Certificate or unexpired Passport

3. What is the effect of non-reporting and non-remittance of contributions?

To the Employee

The employee is still entitled to SS benefits even if the employer fails or refuses to remit the SSS contributions.

To the Employer

An employer who does not report temporary or provisional employees is violating the SS law. The employer is liable to the employees and must:

• pay the benefits of those who die, become disabled , get sick or reach retirement age;
• pay all unpaid contributions plus a penalty of three percent per month; and
• be held liable for a criminal offense punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.

To the Self-employed Person and Voluntary Member

A self-employed person who fails to register with the SSS may be subjected to fines and/or imprisoned. However, in the event the self-employed or voluntary member does not realize earnings in a given month, payment of SSS contributions for that month is no longer required.

Self-employed and voluntary members may pay their monthly contributions prospectively or in advance, but never retroactively to cover month/s when no contribution payments were remitted.

In the case of the covered Non-Working Spouse, if he/she later becomes employed, self-employed or an OFW, the membership shall be reclassified accordingly as employed or self-employed or OFW.

4. What services are exempt from compulsory coverage as employee? 

• Casual employment
• Government service
• Employment of single proprietor in his own business

5. Can employers hire employees without SS numbers?

No. Section 24 (e) of the SS Law requires the presentation of SS number as a condition for employment. 

6. Can anybody secure copies of records submitted to SSS by members?

No. Section 24 (c) of the SS Law provides for the confidentiality of members' records. SSS records 

can only be obtained by persons other than the member through the latter's written authorization, or in compliance to a subpoena duces tecum, or by the authority of the SSS President.

7. Can a member withdraw membership with the SSS?

No. When a person registers and is covered for SSS membership, he/she becomes a member for life. 

Even during such time that the member fails to remit contributions, the benefits and loan privileges provided by SSS can still be availed of, as long as the member meets the qualifying conditions for entitlement thereto.  

8. When a member loses the SS card or cannot remember the SS number, should the member secure another SS number?

No. The SS number assigned to a member is the lifetime number and must always be used in all transactions with the SSS. If the member wishes to replace a lost SS ID card or cannot remember his/her SS number, it is advisable to inquire from the nearest SSS branch. 

The member should never secure another number, as having multiple SS numbers will cause delays in the processing of future benefit claims and loan applications. 

If a member has more than one SS number, he/she should visit the SSS servicing branch to request for the cancellation of the other number/s and the consolidation of all contributions under the retained number. From then on, the retained SS number should be used in all transactions with the SSS.

9. Who are considered the primary beneficiaries of a member?

The primary beneficiaries of a member are the legitimate dependent spouse until he or she remarries, the dependent legitimate, legitimated or legally adopted, and illegitimate children, who are not yet 21 years old. 

If the member is single and without children, the benefits will go to the dependent parents who are considered the secondary beneficiaries. 

In the absence of both primary and secondary beneficiaries, any other person designated by the member in his/her SSS records shall be considered as the beneficiary.

10. What is the effect of a member's separation from employment?

Upon separation from employment, your employer's obligation to pay your SSS contributions ceases at the end of the month of separation. However you shall still be credited with all the contributions paid on your behalf and remain entitled to SSS benefits and privileges, as long as you meet the necessary qualifying conditions.

You may opt to continue paying the total contributions as a voluntary member to maintain your right to full benefits. In case of re-employment with the private sector, you can stop paying as a voluntary member and resume payment of contributions as an employee-member through your employer. 

In case of re-employment with the public sector wherein you will be covered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), you may opt to continue paying your SSS contributions as a voluntary member so that you can enjoy social security benefits under both institutions.

Source: www.sss.gov.ph/

How to Register or Sign-up for SSS Membership Account Online

Here's how to register or signup for SSS membership account online:

1. Fist you must go to www.sss.gov.ph (check the address bar; you should be on the safe link (Https), then click Sign Up as a Member.

2. Fill out the Online Member User ID Registration Form, Type and enter the Code on the space bar at the bottom, and hit Submit.

3. You should see this Confirmation once you hit submit.

4. Check your email account inbox. You should receive an email with the subject SSS Website Email Validation. Then click the link provided.

5. You’ll be redirected to this page which is the continuation of the registration form. The upper portion is already auto-populated with the information you’ve entered earlier.

6. If you’re a pensioner, tick on the YES button and enter the required information.
If you’re NOT a pensioner,  tick on NO and click the option that applies to you (employed, self-employed, etc…)

*If Self-Employed / Voluntary  / Non-working Spouse / Overseas Contract Worker:
Provide any RECEIPT No. found on the RSS Receipt Form of SSS.
(Please read the instructions on the form)

*For Employed / Household,
Provide the 13-digit SS Employer ID/Household SS Number where you worked for at least six months .
(For Employed, you may ask for your company’s Employer ID from your HR Staff)

(For Household, ask your boss or the person who you work for)

Check the box for the Terms and Conditions. Then hit Submit.

8. You’ll then receive this confirmation

9. Check your email. You should receive an email with the subject SSS Website Registration. (Note: This may take for a while or maybe an hour before receiving the email.)

*Once you receive the confirmation email, you may now log in to your SSS account.

Click on the link or go back to www.sss.gov.ph

On that page, click Member Login then enter your User ID and Password.

Once you log in successfully, you’ll be able to see the Main Menu of your SSS Online Account.
Click Online Inquiry, then Actual Premiums if you want to check your actual premiums.

Here’s a sample of Monthly premium screenshot:

There are other available options and information that you can find on the website. Just explore it by clicking the dropdown menu or the tabs on top.


Tip:

• The SSS website is usually slow during weekdays. If you want to register or check your SSS online, do it on weekends for more convenience.
• Do not forget to LOGOUT when you're done or before you leave the computer or laptop or tablet you are using.

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Senate approves bill granting an extra P2,000 monthly to SSS pensioners

Senate approves bill granting an extra P2,000 monthly to SSS pensioners - CNN Philippines:

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The Senate has approved on final reading House Bill 5842, which would give an across-the-board increase of P2,000 monthly to 1.9 million pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS).

The senators voted 15 in favor of the bill, with one negative vote cast by Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile and no abstentions.

Enrile said he was against the bill because its "generous benefit" to pensioners would eventually lead to the "bankruptcy of the SSS."

The bill would to amend the Social Security Act of 1997. The latest amendment to the law was 18 years ago under RA 8282.

Sen. Cynthia Villar, chair of the Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprise, is the principal sponsor of the bill.

The other sponsors are Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto, Deputy Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, and Sens. Teofisto “TG” Guingona III, Joseph Victor Ejercito, Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Francis "Chiz' Escudero, Jose "Jinggoy" Ejercito-Estrada, and Ferdinand “Bongbong" Marcos Jr.,

“Given the rising cost of living, it is high time we give our retirees and their family a monthly pension that will allow them to at least live with dignity,” Villar said.

“We must also consider that many of our retired workers, given their old age, have maintenance medicines and special requirements that add to their daily living expenses. Increasing their pension is the least we could do to reward them for decades of hardwork.”

Senate President Franklin Drilon called the passage of the bill "an early Christmas gift of the Senate to the SSS pensioners."

At the House of Representatives, the bill was introduced by Reps. Neri Colmenares, Carlos Isagani Zarate, Mark Villar, Jesus Sacdalan, Marlyn Primicias-Agabas, Cresente Paez, Agapito Guanlao, Edgardo Masongsong, Leah Paquiz, and Antonio Tinio.

In 2014, the SSS granted a 5 percent across-the-board pension increase, Villar pointed out. But she said the increase was "definitely inadequate" and could not cover the rising cost of living for the past 18 years.

The National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB), she said, put the monthly poverty threshold for a family of five at P8,022 per month, below which a family would be considered poor.

As things stood, the average SSS pensioner receives P3,169, which is below the poverty threshold, she said.

“I do not think that the basis for which the SSS was established – that of promoting social justice and providing meaningful protection to its members and their beneficiaries against the hazards of old age, loss of income, among others – is at work,” Villar said.

Citing more figures, Recto said about 1.5 million of the SSS pensioners, or about 81.5 percent, received in 2012 a monthly pension below P4,000, which is less than the daily minimum wage and was below the poverty line set by the government.

“The consolidated bill seeks an across-the-board increase of P2,000 on the monthly SSS pension," he said. "In effect, those receiving the minimum pension of P1,200 per month will now receive P3,200 under this bill. The average SSS pensioner gets about P3,169 a month. If this bill becomes law, his pension will increase to P5,169.”

He added that the increase would not result in underspending since pensioners would spend their money and boost the economy.

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