Details about the SSS Sickness Benefit Amount Members May Receive
SSS SICKNESS BENEFIT AMOUNT – Here is a guide for members on how much they may get under the Social Security System benefit offer.
In times of sickness, truth be told that not everyone in the country afford to just forget all the work that must be done, stay at home, and take a rest to recover. Many people even do not have enough resources to buy medicines.
This is where the good thing about being a member of the Social Security System sets in. In times of sickness, you may have something to turn to — the SSS Sickness Benefit claim. It was designed by the state-run social insurance institution to aid members in times of illness or injury.
Under the said benefit offer, a member may file for a cash claim provided that his/her illness or injury has left him rendering at least four (4) days to a home confinement or a hospital confinement. Both situations may mean loss of income as the member cannot work during the days of sickness or injury.
How much is the SSS Sickness Benefit amount for members? According to the Social Security System, the sickness allowance it extends to sick/injured members is on a daily basis. It “is equivalent to ninety percent (90%) of the member’s average daily salary credit”.
Under the benefit offer, each qualified member of the state-run social insurance institution may file a claim for up to 120 days in one (1) calendar year. However, it is important to note that any unused part of the 120-day limit under the benefit offer cannot be carried to the next year.
Another important thing to know is that the SSS Sickness Benefit allowance must be paid back. According to the state-run social insurance entity, the repayment of the cash benefit extended must take place not more than 240 days since the grant.
In filing for a claim, there are documents that must be submitted by the SSS member. The list of requirements depends whether the SSS member is the filer or the claim application will be filed by an authorized representative of the member.