Now that I need to file several SSS forms to avail both sickness and maternity benefits, I did a lot of research over the net. Below is some information on sickness and disability benefits
(lifted from http://wallis.kezenfogva.iif.hu/eu_konyvtar/projektek/vocational_rehabilitiation
/philippi/phi_rap/comp.htm)
SSS 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.
A member is qualified to avail himself of this benefit if:
- he is unable to work due to sickness or injury and is thus confined either in the hospital or at home for at least four days;
- he has paid at least three monthly contributions within the 12-month period immediately before the semester of sickness;
- he has used up all current company sick leaves with pay for the current year;
- he has notified his employer or the SSS, if he is a separated, voluntary or self-employed member
Sickness Benefit Computation
The amount of an employee’s sickness benefit is computed as the daily sickness allowance times the approved number of days. Effective May 24, 1997, the daily sickness allowance is 90 per cent of the average daily salary credit.
The sickness benefit is computed by:
- Excluding the semester of sickness. A semester refers to a period of two consecutive quarters ending in the quarter of sickness. A quarter refers to a period of three consecutive months ending on the last day of March, June, September or December.
- Counting 12 months backwards starting from the month immediately before the semester of sickness.
- Identifying the six highest monthly salary credits within the 12-month period. Monthly salary credit means the compensation base for contributions and benefits related to the total earnings for the month. (The maximum covered earnings or compensation increases by P1,000 beginning at P7,000 in 1994 and every January of each year thereafter until the maximum of P12,000 is reached.)
- Adding the six highest monthly salary credits to get the total monthly salary credit.
- Dividing the total monthly salary credit by 180 days to get the average daily salary credit.
- Multiplying the average daily salary credit by 90 per cent to get the daily sickness allowance.
- Multiplying the daily sickness allowance by the approved number of days to arrive at the amount of benefit due.
Eligibility
A member can be granted sickness benefit for a maximum of 120 days in one calendar year. Any unused portion of the allowable 120 days sickness benefit cannot be carried forward and added to the total number of allowable compensable days in the subsequent year.
The sickness benefit shall not be paid for more than 240 days on account of the same illness. If the sickness or injury still persists after 240 days, the claim will be considered a disability claim
SSS Disability Benefits
Disability benefit is a cash benefit paid to a member who becomes permanently disabled, either partially or totally.
A member who suffer partial or total permanent disability, with at least one monthly contribution paid to the SSS prior to the semester of contingency, is qualified.
The complete and permanent loss of use of any of the following parts of the body fall under permanent partial disability:
- one thumb one big toe
- one index finger one hand
- one middle finger one arm
- one ring finger one foot
- one little finger one leg
- hearing of one ear one ear
- hearing of both ears both ears
- sight of one eye
The following fall under permanent total disability:
- complete loss of sight of both eyes;
- loss of two limbs at or above the ankle or wrists;
- permanent complete paralysis of two limbs;
- brain injury causing insanity; and
- other cases as determined and approved by the SSS.
There are two types of this benefit. They are:
- the monthly pension; and
- the lump sum amount.
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.
The lump sum amount is granted to those who have not paid the required 36 monthly contributions.
The amount of the monthly pension will be based on the member’s number of paid contributions and his years of membership.
The lowest monthly pension is P1,000 for members with less than 10 calendar years of service (CYS); P1,200 for those with at least 10 CYS and P2,400 for those with at least 20 CYS.
For permanent total disability, the lump sum is equivalent to the monthly pension times the number of monthly contributions paid to the SSS or the monthly pension times 12, whichever is higher.
For permanent partial disability, the lump sum is equivalent to the monthly pension time the number of monthly contributions times the percentage of disability in relation to the whole body or the monthly pension times 12 times the percentage of disability, whichever is higher.
In addition to the monthly pension, a supplemental allowance of P500 is paid to the total or partial disability pensioner. The allowance will provide additional financial assistance to meet his extra needs arising from his disability.
As a disability pensioner, he and his dependents are also entitled to Medicare benefits under the administration of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
Only totally and permanently disabled members will receive a lifetime monthly pension. However, this pension will be suspended if the pensioner recovers from his illness, resumes employment or fails to report for physical examination when notified by the SSS. The member may request for a domicilliary or a home visit if his disability inhibits his activity.
The monthly pension of a partially disabled member is limited to a certain number of months according to the degree of his disability. If with deteriorating and related permanent partial disability, the percentage degree of disability of the previously granted claim shall be deducted from the percentage degree of disability of the present claim.
The monthly pension is given in a lump sum if it is payable for less than 12 months.
I acquired Tuberculous Lymphadenitis during my Ship assignment in Europe.
After Magsaysay Lines have given me my sickness allowance, i was able to claim from SSS sickness benefit for 45 days on June 12, 2008.
Since i am still undergoing medicaqtion, i filed again and claimed for 7 days on July 24.
Recently, Sept. 24, i was operated with the same diagnosis. Since I have not reached yet the claimable 120 days, can i still claim for sickness allowance? I do not have any means of income and i have two (2) kids.
Magsaysay and SSS have been passing me to and from the hospital without any definite answer as to when i’ll get well and doesn’t help me on the documents required for me to calim for sickness allowance. My cellphone number is 09283168955. I need response as soon as possible. Thank you
Hi! What are the requirements for Disability Benefits of SSS?
Hi John Paul, I really wouldn’t know for sure as in my case, it was my employer who did all the legwork for me. I just gave them the forms that need to be filled up, and it was them that arranged everything, from approval of SSS physician to the cash advance.
Since you said you were able to claim from SSS a 45-day sickness benefit, then I would assume the same procedure you did for that should follow with this recent operation you had.
The best way to get an accurate answer is to talk directly to your HR director (they should know all facts with regards to this) or better yet, go to an SSS office and ask there (probably at the disability /sickness claim area as they can explain what needs to be done). Alot a day for this, you shouldn’t leave their office without a clear answer.
In my case, the only thing I did was to submit to my employer 1) a properly filled SSS sickness notification form 2) SSS digitized ID, or the E-6 if you still don’t have one 3) Certified true copy of medical certificate and 4) Discharge summary or operating room records that must be certified true copy from the hospital. All these requirements were submitted to my employer and they were the ones who arranged for everything.
Hope you get answers to your questions soon! Get Well
Hi,
The information above have been truly helpful. I am currently employed with a private company in Makati. As I am at present 19 weeks pregnant, my condition has been considered high risk due to Threatened Abortion ( I’m experiencing pelvic heaviness and cramps in the lower abdomen but no bleeding) and Ultrasound result showed low lying placenta that is why i was advised to take complete bed rest. I initially filed medical leave with my employer for 2 weeks and since I already used up all my paid leaves I was told that I have to file it under SSS Sickness Benefit, which I did.
Its been almost a month now but I still dont have a clear information from my HR department if that application will be processed or not. I have submitted them all documents they asked of me just like the documents you submitted to your employer ( except for the discharge papers as I was not admitted) . BUt still the only answer I get every time I follow up on the status of the claim is that HR still waiting for SSS approval and for the check. I wonder how long does this process really gonna take? My doctor has not yet issued a me a fit to work certificate as it seems I still need complete Bed rest because I am at risk of having membrane ruprture or premature labor and the days of the leave may be indefinite. I was thinking if I can have this file for continued Sick leave under SSS sickenss benefit and how long will I have to wait until I get paid for the leave. Do I really have to wait for SSS check, I mean the company doens’t really pay for it in advance, do they?
First off, congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope all will continue to be well for you and your baby.
On your question on how long does the process take for the SSS approval, in my case, if Im not mistaken, it only took 7 calendar days. I was asked to submit the documents on a Monday, took me a few days to arrange for the documents, submitted them to my employer, then on Wednesday the week after, I was already told that the SSS physician granted me my sickness benefit. Then I was advised to download my actual premium from SSS website, submitted it to my employer and in 2 days, I got my cheque.
I’m not sure if this is the case with all employers, if they are required to cash advance the employee’s sickness benefit. I was actually surprised by how fast I got mine.
One thing though, this sickness benefit I got is not pregnancy related, I had a different surgery (it just so happened I am pregnant while undergoing it). So, not sure if that’s the reason why I got the approval of the SSS fast.
I don’t want to keep your hopes up, so just my thought… as far as I know, pregnancy is not considered “sickness” and the first clause on the qualification is “unable to work due to sickness or injury…”
Have you filed for maternity benefit? Better ask an SSS employee to be sure. So you know what exactly to file and if you are eligible. Ask someone to go to an SSS office so you can get info from them directly
gudpm! i wish to grab this oppurtunity to ask your opinion about my case as far as SSS benefit is concerned. i am a regular faculty member of one of the private schools here in the province. As a regular faculty we are entitled of the vacation leave and therefore entitled for a vacation pay.During regular school days,whenever we cannot report to school, the amount equivalent to our per day wage is deducted from our monthly salary.I gave birth last April 2008,but i was deprived of my vacation pay.But i received my maternity benefit from SSS.The school’s reason is that i should not received my vacation pay since i received an amount from the SSS as my maternity benefit.Do you think what the school did is right. Does is not violate my right as a regular employee?Thank you very much and more power.
Hi, thanks for droppping by
This is entirely just my opinion — You should get your vacation pay regardless if you gave birth or not (considering that you haven’t consumed all yet).
In my company, maternity leave and MPL (multi-purpose leave) are 2 different things, and as such, I am still entitled to my MPLs after I give birth. Our MPL is synonymous to your sick/vacation leave. Under the labor code, all pregnant women in the private sector are entitled to a maternity leave and will be paid by SSS provided she is a member. Thus, this is mandated by law and is different from any sick leave, vacation leave or MPL (as in my case) granted by your employer.
Have you talked to the proper authority in the school just to be sure on their policy?
You won’t get paid by the company/school the whole time you were out on maternity leave because it is filed as maternity leave. But you should still be entitled to your vacation leave (by the time you get back) because it is altogether a different benefit.
Just to clarify — When you said you were deprived of vacation pay, were you asking for a vacation pay during your maternity leave? If that’s the case, your employer has the right not to give you any as you can only file your absence as maternity leave OR vacation leave. If you filed it as maternity leave, then SSS will pay you [for some company, they also give employees allowance (how lucky!)]; if you filed it as a vacation leave, then you are entitled to your vacation pay but not the SSS maternity benefit. And whichever you filed (which I think you did file for a maternity leave, then you should be entitled to your vacation pay by the time you use your vacation leave).
Again, purely just my opinion —
I hope you got my point
I hope you are able to sort this out immediately!
i ave same case as yours.. hope somebody could help us explain further
i have same case as yours.. hope somebody could help us explain further
Do you know how much is the highest SSS pensioner received per month? And what is the lowest pension?
Hi Catherine, I’m sorry but I am not quite familiar with SSS pension. You can try reading the Social Security Act of 1997 to give you an idea, but it’s rather quite technical.
In case you’re interested, on their website, there’s this announcement of “SSS pensioners get Php500 anniversary gift”. Check the site http://www.sss.gov.ph
I had an operation (Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) just recently, jan 2 2009. I am 42 years old, employed. I was informed that I may be able to claim from SSS some disability benefits. I do not know how to proceed. Can you give me feedack on this?
Thanls.
Hi Victoria, As long as you are employed and you are paying SSS contributions, for sure you will be able to claim SSS sickness benefit. I’m not familiar with your operation but it sounds like a major operation. If you are unable to work at least 4 days because of your surgery, you are eligible for the claim. In that case, you can file for a sickness benefit claim. You have to inform your employer so you can submit the necessary forms to them and they’ll have it approved by SSS. Once approved, they can either advance the cheque to you or wait for SSS cheque.
As I mentioned above, In my case, I submitted the following to my employer:
1) a properly filled SSS sickness notification form
2) SSS digitized ID, or the E-6 if you still don’t have one
3) Certified true copy of medical certificate
4) Discharge summary or operating room records that must be certified true copy from the hospital.
All these requirements were submitted to my employer and they were the ones who had it approved by SSS.
Hopefully your employer does the same for their employees. Talk to your HR manager as I’m sure he/she is familiar with the procedure.
Hope I was able shed some light. Congratulations on your successful surgery
Gather all your medical records (orig & photo copies), fill-up partial SSS diability form. Then go to your servicing branch.
Elms
my husband got operated last nov 2008, but we are not familiar with the procedure, it was already approved by the sss and the form together with the other documents we submitted was sent to their office and was given to my husband since it is named to him, we dont know what to do next, i think even their office doesnt know, because he’s the very first one to claim sss sickness benefit from their work.
i was thinking who will pay the 14 days approved sickness claim… at first i thought after it was approved the sss would sent us a cheque… will it be their employer who will pay the sickness claim?
Hi Zheny, did your husband submit the forms thru your employer or directly to SSS?
The sickness claim is paid by SSS. Some employers advance the cheque to their employees once it is already approved.
In my case, i had everything arranged by my employer; they were the ones who had my paperwork approved and they advanced the cheque to me. I don’t think it’s the same for all employers though. Some employers will wait for the cheque sent by SSS and give it to you, some will advance it.
Hi im jj, i delivered a baby last september 2008 thru a caesarian section, and i alredy received my maternity claim, but because my right ovary was also removed during the said operation, i was told by my friend, that i could file disability claim. Could this be possible , how much will i receive if i have only 31 month SSS contribution.
thanks arlene
Hi JJ,
I’m sorry I wouldn’t know information on filing disability claim. I was also told the same but I didn’t file for one. What I filed for (and got) was the sickness benefit due to surgery.
Congratulations in delivering your baby safely and on having a successful operation.
*To all: Please note I am not in any way affiliated with SSS so I wouldn’t know for sure their rules and procedure. I am just basing my advices on my experience =)
hi there
ive undergone surgery in november 2008 and was discharge after 8 days and i was advised by my doctor to rest for another 30 days for recuperation. after i was discharged i immediately filed out a sickness notification form and requested our hr to file it. but up until now i havent received any news about it. i dont even know how long for it to be processed. i frequented our hr (which i never really do) to make follow ups. all i ever get from the hrd people is that its still being processed. how long does it take for the notification to be approved and be processed? im sure i completed all necessary documents needed and its more than 45 days since i submitted the notification
thanks
Hello,
In my case, it only took a week for the approval of SSS. Then my employer advanced the cheque so that made the whole process much faster. If your HRD says its being processed, then probably its just taking awhile? You can probably clarify with your employer/HRD if SSS granted/approved your papers already and they are just waiting for the cheque so they can forward to you. I think kc if your employer won’t advance the cheque, it may take awhile if its coming directly from SSS.
hi, i just want to ask, if my father can a avail a medical assistant or benefit on his eye operation although he’s already a sss pensioner? thanks….
Hi, my aunt recently underwent a surgical procedure called ovariohyterectomy (removal of ovaries and uterus) due to an invasive benign sis. I just want to know if she can avail any benefit from SSS? She does not work but pays her contribution voluntarily. Hope you can advise. thanks
Hi Angie, I’m ALMOST sure she can. As long as she is paying contributions, she is entitled to the benefits. All I can advise is file it as early as possible so there won’t be any problems.
–Just my opinion–
hi! ask ko lang po! my husband is just a driver noon. minsan lang nagbayad ng contribution husband ko, i think nung year 2001 pa. 2005 nagka sakit ng end stage renal disease kaya di na po sya maka pagtrabaho. pwede pa rin po ba niyang e continue yong contribution at kung pwede nya ma avial benefits lalo na yong sickness benefits & disability bebefits?
tnx
hi Janet, I’m so sorry I really wouldn’t know about your case. If I may suggest, go to the nearest SSS office at your place and ask, para sure. Sayang din in case there’s a way around it.
Hi, our household help’s 50 years old already. She has SSS thru us but now she’s planning to retire. Can she continue to pay her SSS contributions as a voluntary member? I know that you can only be a voluntary member if your age is below 45yo. How about in her case? Thanks!
hi everyone,
just wanted to know if i can still file for a sickness benefits under sss if i already notified sss regarding my maternity status, i was operated last mar 21, 2009 due to my enlarged ovarian cyst and i don’t know if i can still file for a sickness benefits. your opinion will be highly appreciated. i don’t know if i can still file it or not since it was stated in the form that i need to notify my employer after 5 calendar days about my surgery. thanks in advance.
Hi Ira,
In my case, I had surgery while I’m 4 months pregnant and I was able to get SSS benefit. Notify your HR or SSS personel. Try filing for it, at least you still have a chance kahit late na =)
How long will it take if I file for sickness notification today?
I undergone total hysterectomy last jan 2009. May I ask what is the cut off age to receive a lump sum from SSS?
ask ko lang po kng how many weeks ko maku2ha ang maternity benifits ko if im a voluntary member pero meron akong trabaho dati.
Hi, i really don’t know why my mother-in-law cannot avail her pension. She has her 57 contribution; last time i updated it. My husband and I applied her for retirement benefit but it was denied. Then, this year becUAse of her diabetes we tried to apply a disability claim and again, she was denied. What do you think is the cause of this??? Can we still have a chance to avail a benefit from sss? thanks alot!
Elow! Col me migz of negros occ. A private sector employee. I just want 2 ask if i can stil avail a sickness benefits even though iv already availed last mAY 2009 my benefits. Iv been diagn0sed with minimal PTB. Iv gven 60 days allowances. And im planning again to file coz my illness stil persist. Your answer wud b highly appreciated. Thank you and GOD Bless! U can also reach me thru my m0bile # 09077083551. Thanx!
Hi,
I gave birth last july 8, 2009. My husband and I just got married end of may 2009, so all my identification cards and docs are still under my maiden name. I went to SSS Makati to inquire what I need to do to file a claim under my maternity benefit.
I was told that I needs to change my status 1st which will take 3 weeks, then I can file for a claim.
The thing is my nso marriage contract is not yet avail, I was told to come back 1st week of Sept for it. Until when from the time I gave birth am I allowed to file for a claim from SSS? I mean if it will take 3 weeks just to change my status, then another month for the cheque to arrive I won’t be able to cash it right away because I also need to change my SSS id w/c will take 2 mos for me to get.
Thanks
hi paano po b kng na late un pag filed ko ng sickness s sss,kc po nag filed po ako eh consult p daw po smga doctors kng i approved un late filling,late filed kc i wait my biopsy 2 weeks before i get my biopsy result my mkukuha po b ako benefit im self employed so pls help me
can you please specify the covered illness for SSS sickness Benefits
I have a slip disc and lumbar is being replaced with titanium that is why i was forced to retire to my previous job. I would just like to ask if i am qualified to apply for total disability since i am not already capable of working. I am also maintaining a medicine not only for that said injury/sickness but also for my heart problem.
Hoping for your response. Thank you.
I am no expert but I would say yes. As long as you are paying your contributions, with or without an employer, you should be entitled to benefits.
I hope someone from SSS can read all these questions and share their knowledge… Or even just an HR personnel…
hi…i had my right ovry removed last july 23 and i was 4weeks pregnant…i filed sick leave at our ofc then notified sss also…just wanted to ask the days covered by sss kung ung days ba n asa hospital ako or kasama pati ung days n nagpahinga ako??ang gulo kc ng policy ng sss sa website nla…its not clear if ung days in hosp. lang ang covered
Hi Kathryn, we had the same case. Oh. are you 4 weeks or 4 months pregnant? I had my surgery when I was 4mos pregnant and the sickness leave is 60days. If I’m not mistaken, I was in the hospital only for 5 days. As long as you were advised by your doctor to continue resting (which I believe is the case), whether at home or in the hospital, its included on the coverage (60 days).
Take it easy and good luck on your pregnancy
thank for the information arlene…i was 4mos pregnant when i got operated…how long does it take to claim for the sss sickness benefits?ive already completed all of the requirements…i gave it to my employer last thursday…bec the biopsy result took a while…does it take a month?
Hi, in my case, after submission of all forms, it only took 2 days (I believe my employer advanced the cheque).
Hope you don’t wait too long as well.
hi! just want to check // SSS has a partial disability claim right? does removal of an ovary is one of them?:)
Hi, I was told by colleagues that I can try, but I didn’t so I can’t really confirm. But the fact that people were asking me to try, there might be a chance.
good day.. just want to ask if how many weeks or months for SSS to confirm your sickness benifts??? it’s beeen 1month since i filed my SSS sickness notification due to kidney & liver complications. i’ve been following this to our site HR but they always tell me that it’s still with SSS. again, 1 month have passed and still i dont know if my 35days leave was approved… please need some advise.
hi, around a week after I submitted the requirements to our HR, I got the approval already…. Not sure if that is the case for all.
hi there,
I am a fresh graduate last october 2008.. And been employed at the same year of November. me and my employer started to pay my sss last december 2008 because that was also the time that she made me a member of sss. I had miscarriaged last june 21,2009 not knowing that i am pregnant i still be doing heavyworks. since i am working in a private school ( i am a teacher). The school deducted my salary because of my absences. I just want to ask if i am also qualified in SSS sickness benefit..It is really a big help knowing these..Thanks a lot.
Hi Angelica,
I tried to google your inquiry and found this link:
http://philippine-healthnet.blogspot.com/2009/06/sss-health-benefits.html
VERY HELPFUL TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SSS QUESTIONS ON BENEFITS.
Regarding your question if you’re eligible, to my understanding, maybe not. Coz one of the clause for qualification is:
“he has paid at least three monthly contributions within the 12-month period immediately before the semester of sickness”
On the above mentioned link, here is an example:
“Let us say that an SSS member gets sick or injured in October 2004 for 20 days:
The semester of sickness would be from July 2004 to December 2004.
The 12-month period would be from July 2003 to June 2004 within which the six highest monthly salary credits will be chosen.”
Still double check, hope my interpretation is wrong.
I1ve filed a sickness benefit last sept 9 2009.and the doctor approved it said that after a month I will receive the said claims but till nw I didn!t received anything
Can u please let me know when will I get my sicness claim benefits.I filed last sept 92009
hi there,
i had a fracture on my left foot, my doctor advise me to rest for 60 days but unfortunately after 60 days my fracture is not fully healed then my doctor advise me again to rest for another 60 days, a total of 120 days. the first 60 days was approved,because of prolonged sickness, SSS requested me to come on their office for physical examination,then our HR informed me that my 60 days sickness extension is not all approved,they only approved 30days extension.what can i do, is it possible to reconsider my another 30 days extension. thank you.
Hi,
My sister had her gall bladder removed because of stones… She tried claiming partial disability benefit but it was disapproved. The doctor said that their policy has been revised ten years ago, and gall bladder is no longer included. But the thing is, my sister’s office mate had the same operation, 5 years ago. She was able to get a partial disability benefit.. my question is.. is this normal to SSS to be INCONSISTENT in giving benefits?
Regards,
Eugene
i undergone surgical operation for total thyroidectomy last nov.21,2009. i had already filed sss sickness notification. am i entitled for a partial diasabilty claim on sss?
hi,
Can anyone give me my next procedure on my sickness notification benefit. I’m done already with all the requirement in the SSS office and they gave me back the sickness notification form. to whom or where is the next step, are there any other requirements or payments?
Thanks,
Brian
good day.i discovered that i have already an impaired diabetes last 2007.my fbs is borderline and my rbs is more than 200 mg/dl.i also undergone hba1c and the result was 7.0%.my doctor said that i have already diabetes.i want to ask if i can file this as partial disability and how much because i have already a maintenance meds.thanks.
Hello , My father is already a permanent total disability pensioner , SSS normally require a monthly visit as requirement to keep pension to continue , Apparently we relocate from caloocan to Imus Cavite . Do we have email address in SSS imus from where can i request a home visitation for my father .
Also my father is already 65 yrs. old , i will file a retirement claim that was supposedly i did last 5 yrs. Can my father have a double compensation on his retirement and Permanent Total disbility ?
Hi sir would simple sickness be covered such as wisdom tooth pain? or things like that?
i undergone surgical operation last june 28,2010 para alisin ang left ovary.am i entitled to claim partial disability from sss?
I would like to follow up my retirement sss pension which is supposed to be at my bank starting August 25, 2010.
Hello guys!! Just a reminder: I’m not an expert on SSS benefits and SSS procedure. I dont work nor am I affiliated with SSS.
As much as I wish I know the answers to all your questions, I don’t. I just shared my experience. I’m approving all your comments in the hope that someone who know can answer or at least relate to your situation
Hi! I just inquired todayfrom SSS if I can file for a SSS sickness benefit because of threatened abortion. SSS repy is YES, but there is a timeframe to notify the SSS. Pag lumampas na daw ang timeframe, di mo na ma-claim ang benefit. I think is very unfair on the part of the member. Just because late ang notification forfeited na ang benefit. I hope SSS management will look into this. Sayang naman yung mga ibin ayad mo sa SSS kung walang kang makukuhang benefit dahil LATE ang notification sa kanila.
hi! i just want to know how long is the time frame to file for sickness benefit? i was advise to bed rest since feb 8-march 8 due to threatened abortion. i’m 2 mos pregnant. i just submitted my sickness notification form and requirements yesterday.
Hi!, I’ve just had a tahbso operation this month and when i applied for total disability I was denied the benefit due to my age being 45 years old already. Is there an age limit requirement now? I think it’s unfair for women my age because these kind of illness are usually being encountered when we’re 45 and above. Why are we deprived of our benefit when in fact we are still employed?
Ms. Arlene where I can get or download an excel template for computing the (Philippine) SSS Monthly pension..?do you have an excel computation can you send it to me..limjohn28@yahoo.com..tnx
Hi, I’m sorry but I don’t have, and I got no idea where to get it other than “googling” it (which you might have already tried). Lets just hope someone from SSS or someone who knows come across this =)
my mom suffered from stroke 2008, she is a survivor pensioner. can she file for a disability to SSS, she also have her contributions to SSS but has stopped for some reasons.
Thank you
Hi arlene, i was diagnosed for having MDR-TB last November 2010, my pulmonologist referred me to lung center but since November my chemo/medication at lung center haven’t started yet since it would take approximately 19 weeks to acquire the results of my tests. Though I was being told that I can file for a partial disability at sss. The thing is, I have worked abroad for a year prior to my illness, can i still file for a partial disability or I need to wait for my medication at lung center to start? I was advised that I need to go to the hospital from mon-sat and it would take two-years to complete the medication.
This illness is so depressing, you can’t work and you put your loved ones health at risk. Hope you can help me with this matter, thank you.
Hello guys!! Just a reminder: I’m not an expert on SSS benefits and SSS procedure. I dont work nor am I affiliated with SSS.
As much as I wish I know the answers to all your questions, I don’t. I just shared my experience. I’m approving all your comments in the hope that someone who know can answer or at least relate to your situation
I hope you get the answers in time. And that everyone gets well real soon!
hi to all..
my wife had ectopic pregnancy in 2003 right ovary and fallopian tube was remove..in 2006 she was diagnosed to have rectal cancer stage III B on that same year she underwent surgery but before doctors proceed in removing the cancer they found out that her remaining ovary and fallopian tube is deformed and not functioning properly so they seek my authority or sign a waver for the removal of her remaining reproductive system and the uterus before they could proceed in removing her colon with cancer..miracorously she survive the 10 hour operation..biopsy revealed that she has no cancer cells left in her system..(as in CANCER FREE)but she is still using colostomy.. after afew months of recuperation we filed disabillity claim..people from SSS instructed us to apply for disability claim for the ectopic pregnancy ..our application was approved and after only a couple of weeks we receive a lump sum check thru mail..then we filed another disability claim for TAHBISO,again after a few weeks we receive a voucher from SSS head office,on the voucher stated the accrued lump sum + monthly pension she will be receiving for certain number of months..we became busy afterwards we forgot to claim the 3rd Disability which is the Colon Cancer, btw my wife is stil cannot work as of this time due to having colostomy bag.earlier this year we filed for the remaining disability claim which is for the Colon Cancer SSS approved the claim but the computation is no longer same as the two previous claim..we have been reading and asking people regarding the SSS rulings to my wifes claim..we have come up with several important questions but will only be ask as soon as we receive the check and the voucher from which we will base our questions..btw we already know how much we are about to receive on the third claim which is lower than the previous 2 claims but with higher degree of severity…
i dont know anything about this—last two eyars ago i had tb…i didnt have work for almost 7 mos . i dont know i could get this sick leave thing from sss as i am a consistent sss payer..damn sayang! but now i tried it using coz im ill for 2 weeks ..was advised to get back to sss after a week. true that you should file the sss leave not beyond 5 days of confinement..what i dont understand why these sss people wont approve of goin this beyond the 5 day time frame when we are paying them. it is a benefit then it shoud provide benefit itself..sana ma open to sa abs or gma ..
Why is it that my employer only give me 3 days sickness allowance since my physician told me to rest for 1 week for i do have a hypersensitivity, my employer told me that SSS have a doctor which decides the degree of the sickness of the employee that is why on my case i did only received 3 days sickness allowance which is supposedly 1week allowance. Am I right with my own knowledge? kindly help me guys…..
I am in Social Security Disability and the Housing Assistance Section 8, I will have a Lump Sum from Worker’s Comp (Approximately between $100 000 and $ 120 000), I have three children and my wife is not working, she take care of me and my children, my questions are If I took the money I will lose:
• The Housing Assistance Section 8?
• My SS Disability?
• My Medicare ( Part A & Part B)
Please I need your advice and your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Abe
hi..i’m working for a call center in makati. i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was advised by the doctor to go on medication for 2 mos. which started last march 2., im taking meds at home and was told by a friend that i can file sss sickness notification form…just want to ask if i can still file this form coz i read in the instructions that 1. the employee shall notify his employer of his sickness or injury within 5 calendar days after the start of his confinement..
thank you…your immediate response will be appreciated.
hi..i’m working for a call center in makati. i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was advised by the doctor to go on medication for 2 mos. which started last march 2., im taking meds at home and was told by a friend that i can file sss sickness notification form…just want to ask if i can still file this form coz i read in the instructions that 1. the employee shall notify his employer of his sickness or injury within 5 calendar days after the start of his confinement..
thank you…your immediate response will be appreciated.
i filed my sickness benefit. stamped date is june 1 2011. they said chk will be delivered in 2 wks but up to now wala pa. where can i follow up the chk release?
Hi.
I just had a near total Thyroidectomy operation last July 1st. I was given a month off from work. Can I file a partial Disability pension at SSS since I now have to take in medicines for maintenance?
As per my doctor, there would always be a risk of cramps and feeling of numbness on my face as well as my extremities for lack of calcium in the body. Is this sickness considered as Partial Disabilty Sickness?
Prompt response is much appreciated. Thank you so much.
Marie
hi! can we claim again for a disability pension after the first claim of partial disability pension we received? my mother can’t work anymore because of a stroke. she had a first stroke in the right half of her body and then in Dec. 2009 she had her 2nd stroke in her left.
thank you!
hi my wife went through a major operation of ruptured appendix can she filed a disabiltiy claim
hi my wife went through a major operation of ruptured appendix can she file a disabiltiy claim
hi arlene and to all.. i just want to ask, do SSS pensioner like my mother who is 67 years old can apply for sickness or disability claim? she is currently hospitalized at san juan de dios hospital because of a vehicular accident.. she got operated in her head because of blood cloth found in her brain.. can she still used her sickness or disability claim even she is an SSS pensioner? thanks in advance…
I had a minor breast operation and my doctor advice me to leave for two weeks. Can i avail SSS privileges for this reason. thank you!
my wife undergo surgical operation, they removed her gall bladder due to stones, the doctor recommend 2 weeks- 1months sickness leave vacation.
Sapat po ba ang ibinigay ng doctor para sa asawa ko? Samantalang nung na ectopic pregnancy sya ay 60 days ang alloted na sick leave nya.
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hi ms. arlene! ask ko lng yung sa father ko.. before ksi nkaka receive na sya ng sa disability, but now after a year, wala ng dumating sa kanya, pno po kya ulit un.. ksi since he hospitalized hindi n cya ulit nakabalik sa work.. and still continous pa din ang kanyang medication, gusto ko sanang gawan ng paraan paano ulit nya mgagamit un.. thanks and godbless…
Hello! I am in no position to answer these questions so I am posting in the hope that anyone out there may know better than us.. and share
I hope we get answers to all our questions, especially health benefits that are due to us
TATANONG KO LANG KO PO KUNG PWEDE PO BA AKONG MAKA AVAIL SA DISABILITY ,, MY cancer po ako stage 1,, now under treatment po ako sa cebu doc…. voluntary po yong SSS ko ,, natigil po xa ng hulog ng ilang taon ,,, nov. this month ko lng po siya na hulogan ulet…. ask ko po if ano mga kakailnganin para ako makaavail.. salamat po
happy new year po, ang tatay ko po ay mag – 67 years old na ngaung Jan. 03, 2012, bale po naghulog po xa as self employed pero dati po ay employee xa, ngaun po ay may prostate cancer xa, anu pong benefits ang pd naming iclaim bukod sa retirement benefit. thanks po and more power…
ihad a multiplle schemic infarts last jan 2011, this causes partial paralysis of my left arm. this left hemaparises continue till todayjan 2012. i return to work in auugust 2011.i had my second stroke in novenber2011.my doctor and my employer are now advising me to take permnentdisability. am i entitlled to permanent disability. ihad paid 276 monthly contribution o to sss. i am paying the maximun
sss contrribtion fo the last 10 years. iam paying 1275.00 pesos monhly to sss, for 4straight yearsnow, how much will be my pension be.
bobby
Hi, I had a craniotomy for meningioma last September 05, 2010. I learned that I can file for a disability benefit. Can I still file now after more than a year from my operation date?
Mam/Sir,
Ask ko lng po kung my paraan pa ba para maifile ko yung sickness notification ko. Kasi nung naipasa ko sa clinic ang recommendation ng pulmonary specialist ko nagmisunderstanding kami ng nurse. after a month bumalik ako ng clinic nalaman ko na hindi pala naifile yun. my chance pa ba na maifile yun sa sss? Nov.28, 2011-Dec 28, 2011 yung sickness leave ko. Medication lang kasi yung ginawa sakin.Until May pa ang medication ko. Sayang kasi 1month yun na wala akong trabaho.
Need your immediate response to this case.
thanks,
mark
Hi i was just employed last may 24 2011 as a seaman abroad. Then I left the ship oct 18 2011 because of an accident that occured when i was working. I have undergone operation abroad and i still have upcoming operation this january 2012. I have contributed to SSS for 4 months only.Am I entitled to claim sickness/accident benefits?please reply.
i have my own SSS and been paying for almost 2 years.. is it possible for me to use my SSS to my sister who have confined to the hospital and have her appendix removed.. or my sickness is only intended to use by me?
i have my own SSS and been paying for almost 2 years.. is it possible for me to use my SSS to my sister who have confined to the hospital and have her appendix removed.. or my sickness benefits is only intended to use by me?
ask q lng poh!my mother sick 6 yrs npo ano po ba ang requirements ng sickness benefit nagabroad po xa pg uwi nia dala npo nia ung sakit sna po eh mtulungan nio ang mama!GOD bless po!
Hi! I just want to ask about my father-in-laws case. He resigned from his work (he was formerly the resident manager at Mining company in Itogon Benguet) due to heavy metal poisoning. He was once one of the Chemical Engineers prior to the promotion. It was only then two to three years ago when he found out that the reason for his difficulty to walk along with other unexplainable pains was then due to metal poisoning.
I just want to know if he can apply for permanent disability or whatever benefit he can get from SSS. I believe that he needs money to support his medications (detoxification).
Thank you for your response.
hi po,,pwd po ba akng mg file ng sickness?kc po inoperahan ako sa breast pero out patient po ako,,sa bhay nlng ngpagaling,pg na approve po ba ung sickness ko pwd rin po ba ako mg file ng diability,self employed po ako,4yrs n akng mem ng sss/,,,tnks
Good evening..i have some queries on applying partial disability.in case of mu brother in law who was undergo on bypass operation last may 4 2012 he filed his parial disability here in meycauyan bulacan but it was rejected.they told that 4 months after the operation he will be filed his disability. How true is this?kindly extend to me the guidelines. How when is the time to apply the disability on partial
Hi, I had a stroke last Jan. 23, 2012. I would like to know if I could file a disability benefit. I resigned from my lat employer last May 2011 and I have also learned that the company closed last Agust 2011. What will I do to claim from SSS my disability benefits?Based on my last communication last year with the company HR representative, the company has paid all my contributions until my resignation last year. What will I do to claim for my disability benefits? I badly need the benefit so that I can continue my physical therapy. Hope someone could help me. Thank you.
Hi Arlene, my name is cha. I have a problem about my sss sickness benefit. I’m almost 3 months pregnant and I’m having trouble with the pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy and having trouble with the reaction of my body, which most people say is normal for the 1st 3 months. Vomiting, head ache, having trouble eating etc..and I also lost weight. So during my scheduled check up with my OB, she suggested that I have 2 weeks bed rest and made a medical certificate for me to file for a leave of absence in my work and also to file it in SSS for a sickness benefit that in the 2 weeks that I’m away I will be payed. But to my surprise, the SSS company doctor informed our clinic that I’m not qualified for the said benefit and my reason is not valid. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hi Cha, I am not sure but my GUESS is that pregnancy related sickness may not be covered. PROBABLY the same rule applies because with my HMO before, any pregnancy related sickness is not covered. As per se, any “sickness” related to pregnancy is not sickness in itself. Again, that is just my best bet, not speaking of a fact =)
I hope you’re feeling better! After the first trimester, everything will be much better =)
Hi Arlene, I’ve been reading this thread and truly it’s gives a lot of information and help for patients like me when looking for additional benefits that can be claimed while on sick leave. I was operated for TABHSO last May 6 and undergoing 6 cycles chemotherapy treatment. I already received the sss sickness benefit for 60 days and I just want to know if I can still claim for the additonal 60 days since the maximum that can be claimed as stated above is 120 days. Will I just inform my employer about this and will I still submit again the requirements needed. Also, can I also claim for the disability benefit since I was operated for a total hysterectomy. I want to know all the benefits I can claim because the treatment I’m having right now is very expensive. I still have 4 chemo sessions left and it will be a great help If I can avail these benefits. Hope you can give me some feedback soon.
Thanks a lot for your inputs.
Melissa
Hi! I just have a question.. I had an operation last april 20,2012 Lap Chole. They removed my gallbladder and the stone.. Is it true that I can file for partial disability? thnx
Hello po, i just want to inquire, kung maaari pa po bang makapag avail ang isa ng SSS pensioner ng Sickness Benefit? Na confine po kasi ang father ko for 5 days due to mild stroke. Nadischarge lang po kami last July 12, 2012. Salamat po.
hello my father is already retired long time ago (he’s now 70). Though he is a pensioner already since he was 60, my q is, can he avail some medical assistance since he had gone sick for the last 2 months with COPD and mild TB? Thank u so much for any information you can give n mabuhay po tayong lahat…God bless
hi ask ko lang kung my matanggap ako sa sss sa pag ka aksidente ko sa barko malapit na mtaposang 120 daydays ko na gamotan ano po requirements para posa disability
Can a SSS pensioner avail a sickness benifits still and How if ever?thanks
My wife had her breast (cancer) operated last June 2012. i want to apply her for a disability benefits. what are the documents needed?
Thanks
carla. maam good day! ask lng po ako pwede ba ako mmag file nang disability kasa na operahan ako nang ovarian cyst 3 week ago, dn yung sss ko na stop po bali 1 year na ang nakalipas. last sept.20011.thank you n godbless
i mean sept 2011
Hi,my name is marlon damaso, a seafarer since 1994, i been medically repatriated when i was diagnosed on board with a kidney stone on both of my kidneys, i undergone medication and been to operation while being having paid by my principal with my basic salary, i’m new to this situation and never file any sick leave to sss, could anybody give me some ideas how long to process and what sort of requirements shall i submit and where to submit in order to have my benefits.
more thanks and god speed.
hi ask q lang if i am still eligible for sickness claim, I was confined for 8 days in the hospital due to operation from a stab wound, already separated from work for 2 mos. now and still have existing salary loan
just want to know if my Husband can still avail the renewal of his Partial Disability claim and whats the requirement thx..