Schedule of Release of 13th Month and December 2022 Pensions of SSS Pensioners

Pursuant to Social Security Commission (SSC) Resolution No. 701 dated 28 October 2022, the release of the 13th month and December pensions of SSS pensioners shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

1. Through the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Disbursement Facility and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) Bulk Credit System (LBCS)

Date of contingency	Date of crediting to pensioners’ accounts
1st to 15th of the month	1st day of December
16th to last day of the month	4th day of December

The date of crediting of the 13th month pension of pensioners who availed of the advance 18-month pension for their initial benefit shall be on the 4th day of December.

2. Through SSS-accredited non-PESONet participating banks and checks

The SSS shall request the following:

• a. For non-PESONet banks to credit the herein cited pensions to the pensioners’ accounts not later than the 4th day of December; and
• b. For Philippine Postal Corporation to expedite the delivery of the checks to the pensioners home address based on SSS’ records.

If the credit date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday
• The 13th month and December pensions shall be credited on the last working day before the Saturday. Sunday or holiday.

This supersedes Circular No. 2021-016 dated    15 November 2021.  All other existing Circulars, implementing rules and guidelines not contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions hereof shall remain valid and in effect.