How to Get SSS ID card in the Philippines?

Requirements and Procedure

It is free and no charge to get this identification card by the way, and all you
have to do is go to the SSS branch near you and follow the steps discussed
below.
SSS has also joined the feature of UMID ID which is a single ID which
comprises SSS, GSIS, Pagibig and Philhealth account in one ID. You can use
this card in transacting to the mentioned government agencies nationwide. In
this page, I’m gonna discuss the regular SSS ID card issued to all SSS members.
Take note that the same requirements and processing is applied in getting UMID
card too. When I got SSS ID card, they issued UMID card already. Read this
page to know more about how to get UMID Card for SSS, GSIS, Pagibig and
Philhealth: “How to Get UMID Card – Requirements and Procedures”
Before you can get your ID, make sure you are already a member of the Social
Security System otherwise you cannot proceed. If you are not a member yet,
register now for your SSS number and start your contributions.
Advantages of having SSS ID card
 You already have one valid ID you can use for life as this has no expiration
date like that of a Voter’s ID
 You can view your contributions anytime to any SSS kiosk just by swiping this
ID
 This serves as your main reference and identification when transacting at SSS
or any government agency or office
 You can use this ID when applying for other IDs in the Philippines – like
passport, driver’s license, Philhealth, Pagibig, TIN, visa, licenses, seaman’s
book, and many more

SSS ID Card Requirements

 Fully accomplished application form (E-6)
Any of the following valid IDs:
 Driver’s License
 Passport
 PRC License
 Seaman’s Book
If you don’t have the primary IDs mentioned, you may submit 2 of the
following documents:
 UMID Card
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 GSIS eCard
 Voter’s ID
 Senior’s Citizen ID
 NBI Clearance
 Postal ID
 School ID
 Company ID
 TIN Card
 TOR
 OWWA
 Pagibig Data Form
 Marriage contract
 Birth certificate
 Baptismal certificate
 Barangay Clearance
 Philhealth ID card
 Driver’s License or Student permit issued by LTO
 Life Insurance Policy
 Passbook
 ATM card bearing your name
 Alien certificate of registration
 Certificate of Nationality
 Certificate of Naturalization
 Certificate from the office of the Muslim Affairs

Steps in Getting the SSS ID

 Submit the application form at the SSS branch near you for your assessment
and verification together with your valid ID or supporting documents (if you
don’t have any ID)
 Have your fingerprints and signature taken.
 Then your acknowledgement slip will be given to you by the employee when
you’re finished.
 You’re done. Just wait for your SSS Id card delivered to you at your home
address.
Disclaimer: I’m not affiliated with SSS. This post is for sharing my experience
only. If you have personal inquiry about your SSS account, contact the SSS
branch near you.

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UMID Card Application | Moneymax
The Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) is a four-in-one identification card that Filipinos
can use to transact with government agencies such as the Social Security System
(SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund.
The UMID is also accepted as a valid ID in all other transactions. This makes it one of
the most powerful IDs in the Philippines. But unlike getting a passport, a UMID card
application is quite simpler and easier even for fresh college graduates who are starting
out in their first job.
Looking to apply for a UMID card? Here are the important things to keep in mind before
you start with your UMID card application.
1. You Have to Do It Personally
To date, there’s no UMID card application online. Proxies or representatives aren’t
allowed, either. You have to apply personally at any SSS or GSIS office.
It could be a hassle for Filipinos who are too busy to make time for this. But it makes a
lot of sense because the government has to confirm your identity and make sure that
only one card is issued to you. You need to be there to have your photo, digital
signature, and fingerprints taken. No other way to do that than you making a personal
appearance.
2. Make Sure You Meet All UMID Requirements
Eligibility requirements for UMID card
UMID cards are free of charge for first-time applicants who meet these criteria:
 No existing SSS ID or UMID card
 Paid at least one-month SSS contribution
 A valid date of coverage (the date you started as an active member per SSS records)
Those who want to change or lost their old SSS ID will have to pay a replacement fee of
PHP 200 directly to the SSS branch where they’ll apply for a UMID card.
Documents required for UMID card
For SSS members:
 Accomplished SSS UMID card application form
 Original or certified true copy of any of the following: passport, driver’s license,
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) card, or Seaman’s Book.
 If you don’t have any of those IDs, check here the other IDs and documents accepted.
For GSIS members:
 GSIS UMID-eCard enrollment form
 Two valid government-issued IDs (e.g., passport, voter’s ID, driver’s license, PRC card,
etc.)
3. Applying for UMID is Fairly Simple
SSS is the main agency that issues UMID cards to private sector workers, while GSIS
processes the UMID applications of government employees. So if you work in a private
company, file your UMID card application at an SSS branch. If you work in the
government, apply at a GSIS branch.
Employees who are both SSS and GSIS members have to apply at the agency based
on whether they’re presently employed in the public or private sector.

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Here are the steps to get a UMID card for SSS members and GSIS
members.
UMID Card Application for SSS members
1. Download and fill out the UMID card application form.
Before doing so, read the instructions on the last page of the form. There should be no
erasures or corrections. When you’re done, double-check the form to ensure you’ve
done the following:
 Filled out all fields correctly.
 Provided at least one contact detail (phone number or email address.)
 Provided your permanent address instead of a temporary address.
 Indicated your preferred SSS-accredited bank for enrolling your UMID as an ATM card.
2. Submit your form and documents to the nearest SSS branch.
Not all SSS offices have the facility to process UMID applications, though. To know the
nearest branch where you can apply for a UMID card, check out this complete list of
SSS branches with UMID enrollment facilities.
Tin id
The Tax Identification Number or TIN ID is being issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue
(BIR) through Revenue District Offices (RDO). A person or taxpayer is only assigned 1 Tax Identification
Number for a lifetime and it does not expire.
To get a TIN ID, you must know first where is the BIR Office in your place. You can ask someone or your
neighbors, you can also search it first on Google like:
 BIR Office Makati
 BIR Office Cebu
Alternatively, check the list of BIR Revenue District Offices.
TIN ID Requirements
There are only 2 requirements to get your TIN ID:
1. At least 1 Valid ID
2. NSO Birth Certificate
How to Get TIN ID
1. Bring the requirements and go to the local BIR Office.
2. Fill up the TIN application form.
 BIR Form 1901 – For self-employed and mixed income individuals.
 BIR Form 1902 – For individuals earning purely compensation income and non residents citizens.
 and others. Ask for assistance if needed.
3. Submit the application form and present the valid ID or NSO Birth Certificate.
4. Wait for the Tax Identification Number.
5. Request for a TIN ID.
How to Apply for a TIN ID Online
The more convenient way to apply for a TIN ID is through the online application called BIR eRegistration
System. As mentioned, apply only if you still don’t have a Tax Identification Number. As printed at the back
of the TIN ID, any person who secures and/or uses more than one TIN shall be criminally liable and shall be
punishable by fine and imprisonment.
The online application for TIN ID is for self-employed individuals only. To get started, follow the steps below:
1. Go to BIR eRegistration System.
2. Read the information displayed on the webpage.
3. After reading, fill up the Basic Taxpayer Information Form.
4. Click the submit button and wait for an email from BIR.
Take note that you must submit a valid email address. It is where the BIR sends the TIN and other instructions
on the registration.

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Whether going to the BIR Office or applying online, the entire process on How to Get TIN IDshould just be
done in few minutes or hours. For more information regarding the application for TIN ID, visit the BIR
Official Website.

How To Get A Philhealth ID Card

Phihealth is the Philippine’s universal health insurance, designed to address the medical and
financial woes of every Filipino. While everyone in the country is entitled to their financial
assistance, becoming a member and having full access to their comprehensive healthcare
services and facilities is voluntary. Being a member of this health insurance provider helps a lot
not only in medical matters for the principal members, but it also extends health coverage to their
qualified beneficiaries and dependents.

To have the convenience of using Philhealth’s benefits whenever and wherever (in the
Philippines) you may need it, getting a Philheath ID card is a must. Registration for a Philhealth
membership may be enough to get you covered by their health insurance, but their facilities and
benefits may not be easily accessible if you don’t have an ID. Being a member and paying your
monthly premium does not automatically grant you a Philhealth ID card. The process of
acquiring it is separate from acquiring a membership for their health insurance.

Two types of Philhealth ID Card

There are two types of Philhealth ID card that members can get. While each card can serve the
same purpose (show proof of membership for the enrolled members), the extent of their usability
is different.

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Regular Philhealth ID

This is a paper ID that you can be acquired from any Philhealth Local Health Insurance Office
(LHIO). It is given to Philhealth members without any fees and can be used at any hospitals to
subsidize their hospital expenses. Despite being acknowledged as an official ID card of
Philhealth, this ID card cannot be used as a valid ID for other government or banking
transactions. Having this card will only provide access to Philhealth’s basic services and in filing
insurance claims at any public and some private hospitals.

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 PhilHealth Insurance ID Card

The second ID is the PhilHealth Insurance ID Card. It’s a digitized ID issued to all registered
members of Philhealth. Getting this card is optional and can cost some fees, but it has more use
than the regular ID card. The downside to this is that it’s not yet available for distribution in all
regions. You may want to check with your LHIO to see if it’s already available in your area.
Benefits of owning a Philheath insurance card
1. Apart from hospital discounts, members with a PhilHealth Insurance ID Card can get access to the
following money saving deals exclusive to Philhealth members:
 15% discount on generic drugs on Watson’s, Rose Pharmacy, South Star Drug, and The Generics
Pharmacy
 20% to 80% discount on flu vaccines on PQ Health Shield and GSK
 Free eye exam from Vivian Sarabia Optical
 20% discount on regular items in Vivian Sarabia Optical
 10% discount on drug testing services at JNW Drug Testing sites
2. This PhilHealth ID can be used as a valid government ID, making it acceptable for any official banking
and government transactions.
3. Dependents can use this card to take advantage of the discounts when buying medicines in affiliated
pharmacies.

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 Regular Philhealth ID vs Philhealth insurance card
How do I get a Philhealth ID?
The process of getting a Philhealth ID is separate from membership application. Being enrolled
in Philhealth only grants you a Philhealth number which you can provide to healthcare providers

Philhealth Regular ID Philhealth Insurance card

Valid id x /

Access to discounts x /

Can be used for hospitalization / /

Can be used by dependents x /

No additional fees to process / x

for insurance assessment. If you are not registered yet, check out our guide for Philhealth’s
registration process.
For your information
If you are a regular employee of a company, your human resource department is required to
accomplish your PhilHealth membership for you. However, unemployed, self-employed, and
probationary employees or individuals need to register as a “Voluntary Member” to receive a
PhilHealth ID and avail of the organization’s benefits.
If you’re already a registered Philhealth member, here’s what you can do next:

Philhealth regular ID card

1.) Download Philhealth’s registration form from their website (PMRF).
2.) Submit PMRF to the nearest LHIO together with the following documents:
 Two (2) 1×1 latest ID picture,
 Two valid IDs; and
 Any of the following documents:
o For SSS pensioners
 Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement (DDR) indicating the date of retirement and effectivity
date of pension
 Photocopy of the Retiree/Pensioner Certification indicating the effectivity date of retirement
o For GSIS pensioners
 Photocopy of Certification/Letter of Approval of Retirement indicating the effectivity date of retirement
 Photocopy of Service Record issued by the employer showing rendered services of not less than 120
months
 Photocopy of Certification/Retirement Gratuity from the employer indicating services of not less than 120
months

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 Photocopy of retirement voucher issued by GSIS
o For Uniformed personnel of AFP, PNP, BJMP and BFP
 Photocopy of General/Special or Bureau Order indicating effectivity date of retirement
 Photocopy of Certification/Letter of Approval of Retirement from the GSIS indicating services of not less
than 120 months
 Photocopy of Statement of Services issued by previous employer showing service of not less than 120
months
o GSIS Disability Pensioner / SSS Permanent Total Disability Pensioner before March 4, 1995
 Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement (DDR) indicating the date of retirement and effectivity
date of pension
 Photocopy of Disability Pensioner Certification issued by SSS/GSIS indicating effectivity date of pension
or the period of coverage for disabled pensioner.
o SSS Survivorship Pensioner before March 4, 1995
 Photocopy of Death, Disability and Retirement indicating the type of survivorship in nature and the
effectivity date of pension
 Photocopy of Survivorship Pensioner Certification indicating the effectivity date of pension
o Other individuals who are not under the abovementioned categories
 Photocopy of official receipts of premium payments to PhilHealth
 Any other documents indicating the months of premium payments to PhilHealth
3. Await Member Data Record (MDR) and PhilHealth ID Card
Philhealth insurance card
After you’ve accomplished the process above, you just need to do a few things to get the
Philhealth insurance card.
1.) Download Philhealth’s registration form from their website (PMRF).
2.) Submit PMRF to the nearest LHIO or any of their SM Mall branches together with the
following documents:
 Two (2) 1×1 latest ID picture,
 Two valid IDs; and Photocopy of official receipts of premium payments to PhilHealth or any other
documents indicating the months of premium payments to PhilHealth.
 Twp (2) vaid IDs of your dependent (if you wish to include them).
3.) Declare your dependents to apply for maximum benefits. (if applicable)
4.) Pay ₱90 for the ID; ₱358 additional payment if you wish to include your dependents.

While having a Philhealth ID card isn’t required to gain access to Philhealth’s services, owning
one will make it easier for healthcare establishments to accomplish your insurance claims
request. Meanwhile, spending a little more for the the digital Philhealth insurance card and
exerting a little more effort to comply with the application process will allow you to have full
access to Philhealth’s perks and other benefits that regular card holders don’t have access to. The
perks may come in handy for people who have maintenance medication as it will cut down the
cost of their medicine if they buy it from any of Philhealth’s accredited pharmacies.
Just by owning any of the two Philhealth ID cards, you can easily take comfort in the fact that
your security is literally at the palm of your hands whenever a medical emergency may arise.
So, if you don’t have one yet, you might as well get one!

3. Have your ID photo, fingerprints, and signature taken.

The SSS staff, after verifying your documents, will ask you to go to the booth where
your picture will be taken, your fingerprints scanned, and your digital signature captured.

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4. Pay the UMID card replacement fee.
If you’re replacing your old SSS ID or updating the information in your UMID card, you’ll
have to pay a PHP 200 replacement fee and submit a notarized affidavit of loss (for lost
cards only). Payments for UMID card replacement are accepted at SSS partner banks
such as EastWest Bank, Land Bank, RCBC, Security Bank, and UnionBank.
But if you’re applying for a UMID card for the first time, you don’t have to pay anything.
New UMID card applications are free of charge.
5. Wait for your UMID card to be delivered to your address.
According to the SSS, applicants will receive their UMID card within 30 days from the
date of application.
After successful application and data capture, SSS will release your UMID within eight
working days. It will then be delivered to your address via Philpost within two weeks
(Metro Manila) or four weeks (outside Metro Manila).
5. Activate your UMID card.
This will allow you to use your UMID to check information about your SSS salary loan,
benefits, and contributions. You can activate your card at any SSS branch or kiosks in
select malls.
Read more:
 4 Quick Steps to Check Your SSS Contributions Online
 SSS Online Registration: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
 SSS Retirement Benefits: An Easy Guide to Claim Your Pension
UMID Card Application for GSIS Members
1. Download and fill out the UMID-eCard enrollment form.
2. Submit two valid IDs and the accomplished UMID card application form to the GSIS staff
in the eCard enrollment area.
3. Wait for a text message from GSIS about where you can claim your UMID card.
4. You Can Follow Up on Your UMID Status
Has it been several months to one year already since you have filed your UMID card
application in SSS? You can check the status of your UMID card in three ways.
How to Verify UMID card status:
 Send an email inquiry to sss_id@sss.gov.ph
 Call the SSS Call Center at 920-6446 to 55
 Send a private message to the SSS Facebook page
Provide your full name, SSS number, birth date, and application date when verifying
your UMID status.

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