Guide to SSS Unemployment

Application

Details were from the Source: https://filipiknow.net/sss-unemployment-benefit/

 What is SSS Unemployment Benefit ?
• Also known as unemployment insurance or involuntary separation benefit, it’s a form of cash benefit given to
support Filipino employees, including the kasambahays and Overseas Filipino Workers (both sea-based and land-
based), who are unexpectedly displaced from their jobs.

• It’s a benefit, NOT a loan that SSS members have to pay

• According to the SSS Circular No. 2019-011, the guidelines for the unemployment benefits shall be applied to
involuntary separations that occur on or after March 5, 2019. In other words, Filipino employees who have lost their
jobs on March 5, 2019, onwards are covered by the SSS unemployment insurance, provided that they meet the
qualification requirements that will be discussed later on.
 How much benefit will be given to
qualified member?
• Employees who are qualified to get the unemployment benefits will be granted an amount equivalent to twice the
1/2 of their average monthly salary credit (AMSC).
 Who are qualified?
1. Must not be more than 60 years old at the time of sudden unemployment
2. Has paid at least 3 years (36 months) worth of monthly contributions, 12 months
of which should be in the 18-month period immediately preceding the month of
involuntary separation/unemployment.
3. With no settled SSS unemployment benefit within the last 3 years prior to the date
of unemployment.
4. Has been involuntarily separated/laid off due to a valid reason.
 How to Apply?
Option 1: MANUAL

Option 2: ONLINE
 How to Apply? (Manual)
STEP 1: COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS:

1) Original copy and photocopy of at least one (1) valid ID.

2) DOLE Certification with the attached Notice of Termination or Affidavit of Termination of
Employment.
3) A UMID-ATM card or a Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP) Quick Card.
 How to Apply? (Manual)
STEP 2: File your unemployment benefits claim at any SSS branch

After completing your requirements, proceed to ANY SSS branch or SSS foreign office to file your claim.

The filing must be done within a year from the date of involuntary separation/unemployment.

Once your application is approved, you’ll be informed when you’ll receive the SSS unemployment
insurance/benefits.
 How to Apply? (Manual)
STEP 3: Receive the cash benefit

You’ll receive the one-time payment of the unemployment benefit through your UMID-ATM card or your UBP
Quick Card account, whichever you’ve chosen. SSS doesn’t make the payment through cash or check.

The SSS unemployment benefits are usually credited to your account an average of 5-10 working days from the
date of application.
 How to Apply? (Online)
STEP 1: Go to the new SSS online portal > CHOOSE MEMBER PORTAL

STEP 2: Log in to your My.SSS account

STEP 3: Select ‘Apply for Unemployment Benefit’ from the list of SSS E-Service
How to Apply? (Online)
STEP 4: Fill out the online filing form

At the top of the page, you’ll see your mailing address, contact number, and email address connected to your account. Make sure they’re updated.
You may click the link provided should you need to make any changes

Then, fill out the online filing form.

Use the following guide to ensure you’ll provide accurate answers to the required fields:

*Bank Details. If you previously enrolled your active savings account through the bank enrollment module (BEM), simply select the said savings
account from the drop-down box provided. If you haven’t registered any savings account yet or you want to use another bank account where you
prefer to receive the unemployment benefit, simply click the link provided to proceed with the bank enrollment.

*Employment Category. Choose the employment category you belong to–Covered Employee/OFW, Mine Worker, or Racehorse Jockey.

*Date of Separation. This must be the date of your involuntary separation as indicated in your termination contract. The date is in MM/DD/YYYY
format.

*Reason of Unemployment. The reason for involuntary separation must be valid otherwise your application will be rejected.

Employer ID. This is the SSS employer ID number of the employer from which you’re involuntarily separated. (SSS Number : 03-9419319-9)

*Employer Name. Provided that your SSS account is updated, you only need to select the name of the employer from which you’re involuntarily
separated from the drop-down list provided.
How to Apply? (Online)
STEP 4: Fill out the online filing form
Double-check the encoded details to make sure they’re complete and accurate.

Once everything is ready, click ‘Proceed’.

STEP 5: Read the certification.

If you agree with the information provided, click ‘Submit’ to proceed with the application.

STEP6: Wait for the email notification from SSS.

Once you receive it, you are required to reply with the attached scanned images of the documentary
requirements specifically the certification issued by DOLE or POLO as well as notice of termination from your
employer/affidavit of termination from employment.

After sending the requirements, SSS will send another email confirming they have received your message and
processing of your application has officially started.
How to Apply? (Online)
STEP 7: Wait for the release of your unemployment benefits.
About 5 to 10 days from the date of your application, SSS will release the money either to your enrolled savings
account or other payment channels approved by SSS such as your UMID-ATM card, PayMaya, and remittance
transfer companies.

For more information about the SSS unemployment benefits, you may contact SSS via email
(member_relations@sss.gov.ph), hotline (1455), call center (7917-7777), or any of their social media channels.

Source: https://filipiknow.net/sss-unemployment-benefit/