Sickness Benefit: Qualifying Conditions and Application Process

🏥The SSS provides a daily cash allowance to its members who are unable to work due to illness or injury.

💼To qualify for sickness benefit, a member must be confined for at least four days, with two types of confinement: home and hospital.

📝There is no specific list of illnesses or injuries for sickness benefit. It is supported by a medical certificate.

🩺A positive result from an RT-PCR or rapid antigen test can also qualify for sickness benefit.

💰The contribution period for sickness benefit is three months within a 12-month period. Contributions from previous employers also count.

What is a qualifying condition for sickness benefit?

—A member must be confined for at least four days due to illness or injury.

Is there a specific list of illnesses or injuries for sickness benefit?

—No, sickness benefit is supported by a medical certificate.

Can a positive result from a COVID-19 test qualify for sickness benefit?

—Yes, a positive result from an RT-PCR or rapid antigen test can qualify for sickness benefit.

How long is the contribution period for sickness benefit?

—The contribution period is three months within a 12-month period.

Do contributions from previous employers count for sickness benefit?

—Yes, contributions from previous employers within the 12-month period also count.

00:00In this video, we will discuss the sickness benefit qualifying conditions and the new online application process for both employed and individual members of the SSS.

03:40To qualify for sickness benefit, a member must be confined for at least four days, with two types of confinement: home and hospital.

05:31There is no specific list of illnesses or injuries for sickness benefit. It is supported by a medical certificate.

07:31A positive result from an RT-PCR or rapid antigen test can also qualify for sickness benefit.

16:21Late filing during the pandemic will not be penalized. Members will be given 60 calendar days to file for sickness benefit.