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SSS5 min read · Updated May 2026

How to Claim SSS Sickness Benefit: Step-by-Step (2026)

The SSS Sickness Benefit is a daily cash allowance paid to a member for the number of days they are unable to work due to sickness or injury. This guide covers the 2026 requirements and the online filing process.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Contributions: You must have paid at least three (3) months of SSS contributions within the 12-month period immediately before the semester of your sickness/injury.
  • Duration: You must be confined at home or in a hospital for at least four (4) days.
  • Company Leaves: You must have exhausted all your current company sick leaves with pay (for employed members).
  • Notification: You must have notified your employer (if employed) or the SSS directly (if self-employed/voluntary) within the prescribed period.

How it is Computed

The daily sickness allowance is 90% of your Average Daily Salary Credit (ADSC). It is payable for a maximum of 120 days in one calendar year.

Example: If your MSC is ₱30,000 for the last 6 highest months:
Total = ₱180,000
ADSC = ₱180,000 ÷ 180 days = ₱1,000/day
Sickness Allowance = 90% of ₱1,000 = ₱900 per day

How to File Online via My.SSS

  1. Log in: Access your My.SSS account at sss.gov.ph.
  2. Submit Notification: Go to the E-Services tab and click "Submit Sickness Notification" (for Self-Employed/Voluntary) or inform your HR (for Employed).
  3. Upload Medical Documents: Provide your medical certificate or laboratory results proving the illness.
  4. Wait for Approval: Once approved, the funds will be disbursed to your registered UMID-ATM or bank account via PESONet.

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