SSS further expands social security coverage of JO, COS workers in Northern Luzon

BAGUIO City – The Luzon North 1 Division of the Social Security System (SSS) continues its efforts in 2026 to expand social security coverage and protection of Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers from various government agencies through the KaSSSanga Collect Program (KCP).

Through newly signed partnerships with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Ilocos Norte and Benguet State University (BSU) in La Trinidad, more than 800 JO and COS workers will be covered as self-employed members, with contributions conveniently deducted from their monthly salaries and remitted to the SSS.

“This structured system removes the burden on workers to pay individually and helps ensure consistent contribution remittance to maintain active SSS membership,” SSS Vice President for Luzon North 1 Division Normita Cruz said.

Around 127 JO and COS workers from PENRO Ilocos Norte will be registered, with the agency subsidizing P300 of their monthly SSS contributions. At BSU, around 700 workers will also be covered as SSS members, with contributions conveniently deducted from their monthly salaries.

Cruz clarified that JO and COS workers in government agencies are not covered under the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Law, prompting the need to expand SSS coverage within the professional sector.

“Through the KCP, these government workers shall have access to a wide range of SSS benefits, including sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, death, and funeral, as well as loan privileges,” Cruz said.

The monthly contribution for self-employed members ranges from P760 to P5,280, depending on the member’s declared monthly income. This amount already includes Employees’ Compensation (EC) contribution, which ranges from P10 to P30.

“The EC Program provides additional benefits to employed and self-employed members in case of work-related sickness, injury or death,” added Cruz.

She encouraged other interested government agencies to participate in the program, noting that SSS branches are open to discuss partnership arrangements and program details.

“Interested agencies are always welcome to visit our branches and learn more about the benefits of the KCP. This initiative is a meaningful way to show appreciation and recognition for the valuable contributions of JO and COS workers in advancing governance initiatives,” Cruz concluded.