Steps on How To File SSS Retirement Benefit Claim Over-the-Counter & Online
HOW TO FILE FOR SSS RETIREMENT BENEFIT – Here is a guide for the Social Security System members in filing for a claim.
Are you one of the millions of members of the Social Security System, more popularly called SSS, who is looking forward to the SSS Retirement Benefit? It is one of the best preparations for your senior years.
In the Philippines, the Social Security System which is more popularly called SSS is a giant in the field of social insurance. Most of its members are employees in the private sector as many private companies and businesses in the country mandate an SSS membership to their workers.
There are several loans and benefits that members of the SSS who have updated accounts may be eligible to apply for. It has crafted these offers so that members may turn to in times of calamity, maternity, sickness, unemployment, disability, and retirement.
The Social Security System has the SSS Retirement Benefit offer to help members prepare for the future. Under it, a member may get a monthly pension or a lump sum after retiring from work. It can be a huge help following the member taking a stop on his/her main source of income.
The monthly pension is granted for members who have posted at least 120 monthly contributions. Otherwise, the member may be granted a one-time payment which is a lump sum of all his/her contributions, his/her employer’s share, and the dividends earned.
How to file for SSS Retirement Benefit claim? There is an easy process to ensure a smooth flow in applying for the benefit offer. Here are the steps that you may follow:
Step 1 — Make sure to prepare the following documents for submission to the Social Security System:
- duly-accomplished Application Form for SSS Retirement Claim
- Birth certificate
- valid IDs, both primary and secondary
- ATM card, passbook, or cash card enrollment form, in original or photocopy, with name on it.
- Marriage certificate
- If the member is under 65, a certificate of separation from their previous employer must be submitted.
- If necessary, additional supporting documents
Step 2 — Go to a branch of the Social Security System nearest to you and submit all the required documents. The SSS will check your documents and inform you regarding the status of your claim application.
