SSS unemployment

For qualifying involuntary job loss, not ordinary resignation; submit within one year of separation.

Cost / amount:

• Benefit: 50% of the eligible average monthly salary credit for up to 2 months
• File within 1 year of separation; only one settled claim within 3 years

Processing time:

• Evaluation time is not a guaranteed payout date. Track the claim in My.SSS.

Can start online:

• Start on the official portal

What to bring

• My.SSS account and payment account

  Use your existing SS number; enroll a disbursement account through DAEM when filing directly.

• Termination notice and separation evidence

  Keep the employer notice or applicable case evidence for DOLE certification.

• DOLE certification application deadline

  After successfully filing the SSS claim, apply for the linked DOLE certification within 30 calendar days; otherwise the online claim is cancelled.

• Disbursement Account Enrollment Module (DAEM)

  DAEM is the account-enrollment section in My.SSS. Use an active account in your own name, submit the requested account proof / identity evidence and wait for approval before filing a direct-payment claim.

How to apply

1. 1
   Check contribution and age conditions

   Normally age 60 or below; 36 total contributions including 12 in the 18 months before separation, and no settled unemployment claim in the last 3 years. Special occupations have lower age limits.

2. 2
   Start in My.SSS

   Benefits → Unemployment Benefit: enter separation date, registered employer and payment account; choose the DOLE office for certification.

3. 3
   Complete DOLE certification

   Follow the emailed instructions and submit separation evidence to the selected office. The linked electronic certification is part of the claim.

4. 4
   Track the claim and payment

   Keep the transaction number; read email notices and the My.SSS claim status. Correct rejected documents before resubmitting.

   Continue on the official service