Organization : Republic of the Philippines
Portal : Social Security System (SSS)
Facility : Become an SSS Member
Country : Philippines
Website : https://www.sss.gov.ph/become-an-sss-member/
Social Security System (SSS) Member
As an actively paying member of the SSS, either as a worker in the private sector or as an individually-paying member (self-employed, voluntary, OFW, non-working spouse), you and your beneficiaries are assured of prompt, convenient, reliable, and meaningful social protection today and in the future. The SSS commits to provide all members with adequate social security benefits on time, especially in times of contingencies such as sickness, maternity, disability, old age, death, and even unemployment.
Types of Coverage
There are two (2) types of coverage under the regular SSS Program: Compulsory and Voluntary.
Compulsory Coverage :
SSS coverage is COMPULSORY for:
** Employees (EE) from the private sector, including Kasambahay or house helpers, who are not over sixty (60) years of age;
** Self-employed (SE) who is any person whose income is not derived from employment and not over sixty (60) years of age; and
** Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), whether sea-based or land-based, who are not over sixty (60) years of age.
Voluntary Coverage :
SSS coverage is VOLUNTARY for:
** Non-working spouse (NWS) who devotes full time to managing household and family affairs.
** Covered employee (EE) who was separated from employment
** Self-employed (SE) member who realizes no income
** Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) upon termination of his/her employment overseas
How To Become an SSS Member in Philippines?
A person who will register and secure a Social Security (SS) Number for the first time should:
If without SS Number yet:
** Apply for SS number thru the SSS website; or
** Apply for SS number thru electronic center (E-Center) of SSS branch.
Effective July 15, 2020, the SSS has enforced the mandatory online registration to provide prospective employee (EE), self-employed (SE), non-working spouse (NWS), and overseas Filipino worker (OFW) members with faster, safer, more convenient, and economical means to apply for SSS membership and be issued an SS Number. This digitalization effort is also in compliance with Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.
Create a My.SSS account:
** Go to Apply for an SS Number online.
** Read the procedures, then click “Start.”
** Accomplish all required fields in the Registrant Record Verification. Under Security, tick “I’m not a robot.” and “I certify that above information are true and correct,” then click “Submit.” (Note: Make sure to read the SSS Data Privacy Notice.)
** Check the information sent to your email, then click the link provided to proceed with your SS Number Application. The link is valid for five (5) calendar days only and once it expires, you need to submit a new application online. (Note: Please check your spam or junk mail folder in case the email notification is not in your inbox.)
** Supply all the required Basic and Contact Information and Home Address, then choose your Purpose of Registration. Click Save → OK → Next.
** Supply all the required Social Status and Place of Birth details. Click Save → OK → Next. (Note: You may click “Previous” to view or edit your encoded details.)
** Supply the details of Beneficiary (ies), such as the Father, Spouse, Child (ren), and other beneficiaries, if applicable. Click Save → OK → Next. (Note: You may click “Previous” to view or edit your encoded details.)
** Provide your preferred My.SSS User ID then encode your Height (cm) and Weight (kg) for the Personal Record Application. Click Save → OK → Next.
** Review and correct your entries. Click “Generate SS Number” then “Yes” to confirm that all information are true and correct. (Note: Once SS number is already generated, you will need to go to the SSS branch to correct any wrong information.)
** Choose from the list of supporting documents to be uploaded for the tagging of the SS number to “Application thru the SSS Web/Mobile App – With Approved Supporting Documents.
** Upload a readable colored image in JPEG or PDF of your chosen document with a maximum file size of 3MB, then click “Submit.”
** (Note: You may proceed without submitting any documentary requirement. However, if you wish to submit, a notification bar will appear. Click “Proceed.”)
Check the SS Number Online Application Confirmation sent to your email, together with the following attachments:
** SS Number Slip
** Transaction Number Slip
** E-1/E-6 Form
Note:
System shall display the generated SS Number and option to print/download the Personal Record/Unified Multipurpose ID Card Application (E-1/E-6), SS Transaction Number Slip and SS Number Slip. An email confirmation comprising the same shall also be received.
Check the SSS Web Registration activation link sent to your email. Click the link for the nomination of your My.SSS account password. (Note: The link to create a My.SSS account will only be valid for 30 calendar days. Once it expires, you need to register in the My.SSS using the Transaction Number shown in your E-1 as your registration preference.)