SSS: COVID-hit members can avail of sickness benefits

Posted on January 24, 2022
The Social Security System (SSS) announces that it provides sickness benefits to members who cannot work due to sickness or injury, including those who contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said that the sickness benefit is a daily cash allowance paid...
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SSS promotes its online channels amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Posted on January 21, 2022
The Social Security System (SSS) is once again urging its members, pensioners, and employers to use its online services as the country continues to record a high number of COVID-19 cases. SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio said transacting with the SSS using its online channels is the...
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SSS Sickness Benefit Program covers COVID-infected workers in home confinement

Posted on January 20, 2022
The Social Security System (SSS) clarified that COVID-infected workers in home confinement are already covered under its Sickness Benefit Program, contrary to recent media reports. SSS explained that members who cannot work due to sickness or injury and are confined either in a hospital or at home for at...
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SSS to offer calamity assistance to members, pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette

Posted on January 11, 2022
The Social Security System (SSS) will offer a Calamity Assistance Package to members and pensioners affected by Typhoon Odette starting January 14, 2022. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said that the Calamity Assistance Package consist of the Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) and Direct House...
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SSS calls out to members; be vigilant against fixers and scammers

Posted on January 06, 2022
The Social Security System (SSS) is reminding all members and employers to protect their personal information and be vigilant against fixers and scammers following the increasing reports on fraud incidents. “We are deeply concerned with the increasing number of fraud victims who are mostly our members. That’s why we...
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