THE SSS MANDATE I.

Declaration of Policy "It is the policy of the State to establish, develop, promote and perfect a sound and viable tax-exempt social security system suitable to the needs of the people throughout the Philippines which shall promote social justice and provide meaningful protection to members and their families against the hazards of disability, sickness, maternity, old age, death and other contingencies resulting in loss of income or financial burden. Toward this end, the State shall endeavor to extend social security protection to workers and their beneficiaries." (Section 2, RA 8282) II. Statement of Vision "The SSS aims to develop and promote a viable, universal and equitable social security protection scheme through world-class service." Viable. Social security protection shall be provided through generations. Universal. Social security protection shall be provided to all residents of the Philippines, citizens and non-citizens alike, regardless of creed, gender, age, geographic location and economic status, especially the disadvantaged, so that no one will become a burden to society. Equitable. Fair and uniform coverage shall be made available to all. Benefits shall be meaningful and able to sustain a decent standard of living. World-class service. Social security service that is prompt, accurate and courteous shall be provided to ensure total member satisfaction. III. Statement of Corporate Values "The SSS aims to institutionalize a corporate culture that instills the core values of trust, empowerment and teamwork."

Only the employer is required to remit monthly EC contributions on behalf of the employees, equivalent to one per cent of the employees monthly salary credit. The required contribution under the current rate is P10. Benefits under the EC Program: 1. Medical services, appliances and supplies provided to the afflicted member beginning on the first day of injury or sickness, during the subsequent period of disability, and as the progress of recovery may require. 2. Rehabilitation services, consisting of medical, surgical and hospital treatment. 3. Income cash benefit for: a. Temporary total disability or sickness. An income cash benefit equivalent to 90 per cent of the average daily salary credit with a minimum of P10 and a maximum of P200 (effective Nov. 1, 1996). b. Permanent total disability (loss of two limbs, permanent complete paralysis of two limbs, etc.). This benefit is a monthly pension paid for as long as the injured lives plus 10 per cent for each of the five dependent children beginning with the youngest and without substitution. c. Permanent partial disability (such as loss of one thumb, finger, leg). A monthly pension is provided to the member equivalent to the pension for permanent total disability but limited to the number of months designated by law for a particular disability. The minimum monthly pension is P2,000. d. Death. A monthly pension is provided to the deceased members primary beneficiaries, plus 10 per cent of such benefit for each of five dependent children, subject to some limitations. In the absence of primary beneficiaries, the secondary beneficiaries are entitled to the monthly pension but not to exceed 60 months. The minimum monthly pension for the death benefit is P2,000. II. Social Security Benefits A. Sickness Benefit The sickness benefit is a daily cash allowance paid for the number of days a member is unable to work due to sickness or injury. The amount of a members sickness benefit per day is equivalent to ninety percent (90%) of the members average daily salary credit.

BENEFITS I. Employees' Compensation The Employees Compensation (EC) program aims to assist workers who suffer work-connected sickness or injury resulting in disability or death. The benefits under the EC program may be enjoyed simultaneously with benefits under the social security program effective June 1984.

B. Disability Benefit The new SSS Disability program is a redesigned disability program that implements the revised manual of disability assessment. The new program adopts the World Health Organizations (WHO) definition of disability that states as any restriction or lack (resulting from impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. Types of Disability Benefits: 1. The monthly pension is a cash benefit paid to a disabled member who has paid at least 36 monthly contributions to the SSS prior to the semester of disability. 2. The lump sum amount is granted to those who have not paid the required 36 monthly contributions. C. Retirement Benefit It is a cash benefit either in monthly pension or lump sum paid to a member who can no longer work due to old age. Types of Retirement Benefits: 1. The monthly pension is a lifetime cash benefit paid to a retiree who has paid at least 120 monthly contributions to the SSS prior to the semester of retirement. 2. The lump sum amount is granted to a retiree who has not paid the required 120 monthly contributions. It is equal to the total contributions paid by the member and by the employer including interest. D. Maternity Benefit The maternity benefit is a daily cash allowance granted to a female member who was unable to work due to childbirth or miscarriage. The maternity benefit is equivalent to 100 per cent of the members average daily salary credit multiplied by 60 days for normal delivery or miscarriage, 78 days for caesarean section delivery. E. Death and Funeral Benefit It is a cash benefit either in monthly pension or lump sum paid to the beneficiaries of a deceased member. Types of Death Benefits: 1. The monthly pension is granted only to the primary beneficiaries of a deceased member who had paid 36 monthly contributions before the semester of death. 2. The lump sum is the amount granted to the primary beneficiaries of a deceased

member who had paid less than 36 monthly contributions before the semester of death. The secondary beneficiaries shall be entitled to a lump sum benefit. A funeral grant of P20,000 (effective September 1, 2000) is given to whoever pays the burial expenses of the deceased member or pensioner. Source: https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/Section_View