This is because he is trained on data up to October 2023. The Social Security System (SSS) Partial Disability Benefit is offered as a form of assistance for members encountering a partial but permanent loss of function or use of any body part due to the injury or illness. Financial help would be given to the member to manage the disability faced. There would be changes in the eligibility requirements, payment amounts, and schedules for disbursement as of 2025. This is just a simple article about the SSS Partial Disability Benefit and the things that come with it for 2025.
What is Partial Disability Benefit under SSS?
The Partial Disability Benefit is a monetary benefit given to members who experience a permanent partial loss of the function or use of part of their body. This includes but is not limited to: fingers, toes, and partial vision. This would help financially the members in adjusting from a disability.
Eligibility Requirements for 2025
There are many requirements that members need to meet in order to be eligible for the SSS Partial Disability Benefit in 2025.
- First, they must have at least one monthly contribution to SSS before the semester of contingency.
- Secondly, disability must be attested to by an accredited SSS medical practitioner.
- Third, he must have an active SSS membership at the time when this disability occurs.
Benefit Amounts
The amount of PDB shall depend on the CYS of the member and the level of disability.
At least 36 monthly contributions make a member eligible for the monthly pension. The reason a pension varies is the CYS and percentage of disability. For instance, members with less than 10 CYS will receive PHP 1,000 per month while those with 10 or more CYS would earn between PHP 1,200 and PHP 2,400. Further, there is a PHP 500 supplemental allowance for monthly pensioners.
Case of members with less than 36 contributions or which are assessed as less a year will be given a lump sum amount, computed on the total contributions paid and the period of disability.
Payment Schedule
- A payment timetable has been supplied by the SSS, which will detail the date it will pay out its benefits.
- Monthly pensions are released at the end of each month. If the scheduled date falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment will be processed on the next working day.
- Usually, it takes two or three months to release lump-sum payments after approval, with crediting directly into the registered bank accounts of the member.
Application Process
Apply for a Partial Disability Benefit through the steps listed below.
First, prepare the required documents: SSS Disability Claim Form; medical certificate issued by an SSS-accredited physician; two valid ID cards, including (but not limited to) the Unified Multi-purpose Identification or UMID card; bank account details for direct deposit of funds.
Next, submit the completed application. You can do this online access the SSS Member Portal and upload the required documents. Alternatively, you can visit the nearest SSS branch and submit your documents using the express lanes.
The evaluation process typically takes two to three months. Upon approval, the member’s registered bank account should receive the benefit amount.
Additional Benefits
In addition to the main disability benefit, any member who meets the eligibility criteria may be entitled to a supplement of PHP 500 per month for receiving a disability pension.
A total disability pensioner will receive the 13th month of pensions every December, and partial disability pensioners are entitled to it only if their pension has been in payment for at least 12 months.