Social Security System (Philippines)

The Philippine Social Security System (SSS; Filipino: Paseguruhan ng Kapanatagang Panlipunan) is a state-run, social insurance program in the Philippines to workers in the private sector, wage earners as well as self-employed persons. It is implemented in accordance with the Republic Act No.1161, better known as Social Security Act of 1954. Government employees, meanwhile, do not contribute to SSS but have a separate programme, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).

Social Security System (Philippines)

The Philippine Social Security System (SSS; Filipino: Paseguruhan ng Kapanatagang Panlipunan) is a state-run, social insurance program in the Philippines to workers in the private sector, wage earners as well as self-employed persons. It is implemented in accordance with the Republic Act No.1161, better known as Social Security Act of 1954. Government employees, meanwhile, do not contribute to SSS but have a separate programme, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).