You can be qualified for the SSS Unemployment Benefit if you just lost your work as a result of events outside of your control, including business closure or downsizing. This financial aid is provided to all workers who have been removed from their jobs involuntarily, including OFWs and kasambahay. Whether it’s because of layoffs, redundancies, or other legitimate causes, knowing how to qualify for this benefit will ease your way through this difficult period. To help you get started with requesting your SSS unemployment benefit, here is a brief guidance.
List of Requirements
Make sure you fulfill the following requirements before applying:
Age Requirement – You had to be no older than 60 at the time of the involuntary separation and the unemployment benefit application. Yet, you have to be under 50 years old to work as an underground or surface mineworker, and under 55 years old to work as a thoroughbred jockey.
Contribution Requirement – A minimum of 36 monthly contributions to the SSS must be shown to have been generated, at least 12 of which must have been made in the eighteen months before your involuntary separation.
Essential Documents
Identification – Provide one primary ID, such as a passport, SSS card, or UMID, both in original and photocopy form. You can provide the original and a photocopy of two secondary IDs (such as a driver’s license or voter ID) if you don’t have any primary identification.
DOLE Certification – Present a DOLE certification detailing the circumstances surrounding and the date of your involuntary separation.
Notice of Termination – Show your employer’s notice of termination.
Affidavit of Termination – Send in an affidavit explaining why you were fired.
Note: If your cause for leaving your job was something like major misbehavior, deliberate disobedience, gross carelessness, fraud, breach of trust, or committing a crime or infraction, you won’t be qualified for unemployment benefits.
Step By Step Process
Applying for SSS unemployment benefits online is a simple and safe option. This is what you must do:
Step 1: Access your My.SSS Account
Sign in, then select the E-Services option to access the Disbursement Account Enrollment Module (DAEM).
Step 2: Register your Disbursement Account
Decide which account will receive the deposit of your cash benefit.
Step 3: Start your Unemployment Benefits Claim
Select “Apply for the Unemployment Benefits Claim” under the E-Services menu.
Step 4: Give Necessary Data
Please enter the details that are required, such as the name of your employer, the date and reason for your separation, the information about your DAEM-enrolled account, and your job category.
Step 5: Check and Submit Your Application
Make sure you have typed all the information correctly. Once everything is in order, press Submit.
Step 6: Send the Required Documents
Wait for an email from SSS asking you to submit electronic copies of the relevant paperwork.
After completing these procedures, all you have to do is wait for SSS to handle your claim and deposit rewards into the account you have designated.
Tips For Smooth Application
To guarantee an easy application procedure, consider the following advice:
Verify your Information again – Before submitting, make sure all of the information is correct, particularly your account information and work history.
Get your Documents Ready – To prevent delays when the SSS wants them, have scanned copies of the necessary documents available.
Use an excellent Internet Connection – Make sure you have an adequate Internet connection to prevent disruptions while completing the application procedure.
Maintain Up-to-date Contact Information – Ensure your email address and other contact details are up to date to avoid missing any crucial SSS communications.
Follow up if Necessary – Feel free to get in touch with SSS to inquire about the status of your application if you do not hear back within the expected period.
FAQs
How long does it take to process an SSS unemployment benefit application?
After you have sent SSS with all necessary documentation, it usually takes 5–10 working days to process your claim. Delays could happen, though, if more verification is required.
Can I get the benefit even though I quit on my own will?
No, the SSS unemployment benefit is intended only for those who lost their jobs due to involuntary separation.
When my application gets accepted, will I get notified?
Yes, you will receive an email notification from SSS letting you know that your application was accepted.
Can I still apply for the benefit if I’m overseas right now?
Yes, even if you live outside of the Philippines, you are still eligible for unemployment benefits as long as you match the requirements and can submit online the necessary paperwork.
If my first claim is rejected, can I reapply to receive the benefit?
Yes, you can address any problems found by SSS and submit a new application if yours is rejected.