The Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday assured members infected with COVID-19, particularly those who just stayed at home instead of a medical facility, that they can avail themselves of sickness benefits. “For employed members, they should have used all their current company sick leave with pay and notified their employer about their sickness. Self-employed, voluntary, and OFW-members and those separated from employment must notify the SSS directly by filing a sickness benefit application,” it added. The SSS allows online filing of sickness benefit reimbursement applications via the My.SSS portal. Members can avail themselves of a maximum of 120 days’ worth of sickness benefit during one calendar year.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 21, 2022 03:19 UTC