Guide on SSS Sickness Benefit 2024 Application Process
SSS SICKNESS BENEFIT 2023 – You can check here the details of the Sickness Benefit offer for the members of the Social Security System.
Millions of Filipinos are members of the Social Security System or more popularly called SSS. It is a giant in the field of social insurance and it has several offers for its members. However, truth be told that many of the SSS members don’t know that they actually have an option when sickness happens.
Considering the high inflation rate in the Philippines now leading to a high cost of living as well, many people cannot afford to be absent at work. Thus, even in times of sickness, a lot of individuals would really try to report to work which sometimes lead to worse scenarios. In the case of the members of the Social Security System, you may actually turn to the SSS Sickness Benefit 2024 offer.
Aside from the SSS Unemployment Benefit 2024, another benefit offer of the Social Security System is the Sickness Benefit offer that members may turn to in times of hospital or home confinements for at least four (4) days due to a health condition.
Through the Sickness Benefit, the state-run social insurance giant wants to give its sick members the chance to rest and recover. The said benefit offer can also give the members the chance to go for a check-up. Truth be told that financial insufficiencies may also hamper it as not everyone can afford a physician’s fee.
The benefit offers allows a member to take a rest without the worries that the next payday will fall short in covering the household expenses. The amount under the benefit offer may vary but here are the steps on how to file for an SSS Sickness Benefit 2024 claim:
Are you qualified? Here are the eligibility requirements set by the Social Security System under the Sickness Benefit offer:
- sick or injured and is unable to report to work
- paid at least three (3) months of contributions within the 12-month period immediately before the semester of sickness or injury
- confined at a hospital or at home for at least four (4) days
- duly notified his or her employer
- used up all company sick leaves with pay for the current year
Prepare your requirements. Prepare the requirements for the SSS Sickness Benefit offer. You need to submit these documents to the state entity.
File your SSS Disability Benefit claim. Visit a branch of the SSS and submit your documentary requirements. The state entity will update you once your claim has been approved and is ready for releasing.
