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How to Apply for Social Security System, Phil Health and Pagibig Fund in the Philippines

What happens after you have graduated college? You need to find a job in order to have at least one year experience before you can migrate back to the United States. 

 Not like in the United States when you are born you have an Social Security Number that comes to your home address.

 Here in the Philippines you need to apply on your own  in order to get an Social Security Number. I will explain to you how you can apply.

 Did you know in the Philippines your Social Security System is connected to your Phil health (Medical Insurance) and Pagibig Fund (loan). 

 I was recently told from my employer that I needed to apply for my SSS. I was told it won't affect my SSS in the United States.

 Step 1:

 If, you are born in the Philippines you will need to get an original copy of your birth certificate.

 If, your married in the Philippines you need a original copy of your marriage certificate.
You can purchase it online and pay at any branches for the payment.

Step 2:

 Go to https://www.sss.gov.ph/ to download the application form. Or you can fill it up online and have it printed.

 https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/appmanager/viewArticle.jsp?page=SSS%20Number%20Online

 Tips: 
  1. Go to any branch of the Social Security System Office. 
  2. Bring your original Birth Certificate and (2) copies.
  3. Bring original Marriage Certificate and (2) copies.
  4. If, you have children who are below 21 years old they will be consider your beneficiary.
  5. Bring their original birth certificate and (2) copies.
  6. Bring original copy of your son/daughter Filipino Passport with (2) copies.
  • If, you are a Dual Citizenship.
  • Bring original R.A. Documents and (2) copies.
  • Bring both Filipino Passport and United States Passport with (2) copies.
  • This also goes for your son/daughter who will be your beneficiary
Step 3:

Now you have your SSS number no need to apply in person for your Phil Health and Pagibig Fund.
You can do this online:
Tip:
  1. Apply as an Individual 
Note:
  • The process is faster and you will get accepted right away.
  • Your employer can do the rest for your contribution.

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