Text SSS

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The government agency mandated to provide social security services to Filipinos working in the private sector is SSS, or Social Security System. It being a government office, the agency is often associated with long queues and whatnot. Like many other government agencies, having said reputation is not without reason. As someone who once served as HR practitioner dealing with statutory benefits, I know how tedious and patience-testing the experience of transacting at SSS can be. Thus, it is a great relief to me as a private employee to be able to transact with SSS via the online platform. Their website can be accessed through www.sss.gov.ph. For optimal user experience, the website runs best with Internet Explorer.

Now for those with no online access, the good news is you can do the same via the Text SSS facility.
Dubbed mabilis (fast), simple, and sigurado (sure), this SMS platform allows members to inquire and get information on SSS' basic services. By sending a message to 2600, a member may inquire about their contributions, loan balances, and benefits; and get replies real time. True to its claim, availing this service is rather quick and easy. Member may start off by registering. Upon successful registration, member will receive a system-generated 4-digit PIN code. Remember this PIN code as it will be used each time you send a message. Standard rates of 2 pesos apply if you are a SUN Cellular user and 2.50 pesos for Globe, Smart, and other networks.
Register first to avail of this SMS facility. Here's how:
You may also text the following keywords to get a list of requirements:
  • SS ID for ID application requirements
  • SSS OFW for OFW membership requirements
  • SSS VOL for voluntary membership requirements
  • SSS SELF for self-employed membership requirements
  • SSS CHANGE for membership data amendment requirements
To inquire about list of document requirements for benefit claim, use the following keywords:
  • SSS DOC SICKNESS
  • SSS DOC MATERNITY
  • SSS DOC ECMED
  • SSS DOC DISABILITY
  • SSS DOC DEATH
  • SSS DOC FUNERAL
  • SSS DOC RETIREMENT For retirement less than 60 years old
  • SSS DOC RETIREMENT MINOR For retirement with minor dependents
You may also use the Text SSS facility to inquire on the status of your claims.
  • SSS STATUS SICKNESS 10-digit SS number 4-digit PIN
  • SSS STATUS MATERNITY 10-digit SS number 4-digit PIN
  • SSS STATUS ECMED 10-digit SS number 4-digit PIN
  • SSS STATUS DISABILITY 10-digit SS number 4-digit PIN
  • SSS STATUS DEATH 10-digit SS number 4-digit PIN
  • SSS STATUS FUNERAL 10-digit SS number 4-digit PIN
Lastly, you may send your feedback to the agency as well. Simply key in SSS FEEDBACK 10-digit SS number concerns, inquiries, or complaints. Please take care to remember that there should be a SPACE between each keyword.
All right, I hope this helps unburden some of your SSS issues. Pieces of information provided here were taken from a video posted on the agency's official Facebook page--Philippine Social Security System.

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