Voluntary Coverage of Separated Members

OVERVIEW

HOW TO REGISTER

EFFECTIVITY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An unemployed SSS member who has no previous SS record of coverage or contributions cannot just start paying contiributions as a Voluntary Member for the sole purpose of qualifying for an SS ID Card  or SSS benefits. Such contributions shall be deemed invalid and duly returned/refunded. Voluntary Membership is solely for previously employed/self-employed/OFW members.

A member who is separated from employment or ceased to be self-employed/overseas Filipino worker/non-working spouse may continue paying SSS contributions using the previously assigned SS number through Contributions Payment Return (SS Form RS-5) where he/she should put a check mark on the box for Voluntary (Separated) Member. Posting of said payment will change the membership status from covered employee, self-employed, OFW, or non-working spouse to a voluntary paying member.

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