It takes two to Tango as they say. SSS has its responsibilities to the SSS member, and the institution is governed by higher governing bodies to make sure they perform and deliver what is expected from them. But as an SSS Member, you and me have our own responsibilities. Dutifully observing our duties and responsibilities as an SSS Member will maximize the benefits we will receive and make our claims easier in the future.

Duties and Responsibilities of a registered employed member

1. Keep the duplicate copy of your SS Form E-1 (Personal Record) and give a photocopy to your employer upon employment;
2. Verify with the nearest SSS office after 30 days from the date of your employment if you are reported for SSS coverage by your employer;
3. Check your monthly pay slip to ensure that your share of contributions is deducted and verify with the SSS if these are remitted in your favor by your employer
4. Register with My.SSS at the SSS website www.sss.gov.ph. This will enable you to have online access to your SSS records such as your coverage, contributions and status of your claims.
5. Inform your employer of any existing or newly approved salary loan so that the monthly loan amortization is deducted from your salary; You may also check through the My.SSS at the SSS website www.sss.gov.ph whether your loan payments are updated. If you transfer to another company, inform your employer of your existing loan so that deductions can be made from your salary.
6. Keep your personal records such as address, contact number, beneficiaries updated and correct by submitting a completed SS Form E-4 (Member’s Data Amendment Form) together with the corresponding supporting document/s to avoid delays in the processing of benefit claims; and
7. Be aware of changes and improvements in the SSS policies and benefit structure to fully utilize your benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Self-Employed (SE), Voluntary Member (VM) or an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

1. Pay your contributions using SS Form RS-5 (Contributions Payment Return) monthly or quarterly in accordance with the prescribed schedule of payment.
2. Register with My.SSS at the SSS website www.sss.gov.ph provided you have at least one (1) month posted contribution. This will enable you to have online access to your records so that you can confirm or check your coverage, contributions and status of claims.
3. Be updated in paying your salary loan to avoid penalties on late payments and deductions from your benefits because of past due loans.
4. Keep your personal records updated and correct by submitting a completed SS Form E-4 (Member’s Data Amendment Form) together with the corresponding supporting document/s to avoid delays in processing of benefit claims; and . Be aware of changes and improvements in the SSS policies and benefit structure so as to fully utilize your benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities are taken from SSS Primer published on the SSS Website.