SSS expands coverage to Ilocos Sur contract workers

SSS Candon inks MOA with NIA-ISIMO to cover JO, COS workers

Social Security System (SSS) Vice President for Luzon North 1 Division Normita Cruz (4th from left) and National Irrigation Administration – Ilocos Sur Irrigation Management Office (NIA-ISIMO) Acting Division Manager Engr. Adrian Pajulas (3rd from left) seal an agreement to secure the active SSS membership and regular contribution remittance of NIA-ISIMO’s 85 Job Order and Contract of Service Workers under the KaSSSangga Collect Program. Also present during the ceremonial signing are SSS Candon Branch Head Edward Urua (5th from left), Senior Analyst Elmer Gerald Paderes (right) while NIA-ISIMO is led by Engr. Pajulas, Senior Accounting Processor Mayla Rose Rafal (left) and Chief of Administrative and Finance Section Haydee Dolorfo (2nd from left).

BAGUIO CITY – In its continued effort to expand social security protection for all workers, the Social Security System (SSS) Candon Branch, partnered with National Irrigation Administration – Ilocos Sur Irrigation Management Office (NIA-ISIMO) for the social security coverage and protection of its 63 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers and the continuation of SSS contribution of its 22 permanent workers.

Under the KaSSSanga Collect Program (KCP), JO and COS workers will now benefit from a more accessible and convenient contribution system through an automatic salary deduction scheme facilitated by the partner agency. This ensures regular and uninterrupted SSS contributions, allowing them to build and maintain active membership coverage despite their non-regular employment status.

SSS Luzon North 1 Division Vice President Normita M. Cruz said that JO and COS workers in government agencies are not covered under the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Law, thereby encouraging them to be SSS members.

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

The monthly contribution for self-employed members ranges from ₱760 to ₱5,280, depending on the member’s declared monthly income. This amount already includes Employees’ Compensation (EC) contribution, which ranges from ₱10 to ₱30.

The EC Program provides additional benefits to employed and self-employed members in cases of work-related sickness, injury or death.

Cruz 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.

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