How to Register with SSS - For Voluntary Members

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FOR VOLUNTARY MEMBERS

Who Are Covered?

1. Coverage of Separated Members

A member who is separated from employment or ceased to be self-employed/OFW/non-working spouse and would like to continue contributing.

2.  Coverage of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

A Filipino recruited in the Philippines by a foreign-based employer for employment abroad or one who legitimately entered a foreign country (i.e. tourist, student) and is eventually employed.

3.  Coverage of Non-working Spouses of SSS members

A person legally married to a currently employed and actively paying SSS member who devotes full time in the management of household and family affairs may be covered on a voluntary basis provided there is the approval of the working spouse. The person should never have been a member of the SSS. The contributions will be based on 50 percent of the working spouse’s last posted monthly salary credit but in no case shall it be lower than P1,000.

When does the coverage of members take effect?

Effectivity of Voluntary Coverage

For an overseas Filipino worker – upon first payment of contribution, in case of initial coverage. For a non-working spouse – upon first payment of contribution. For a separated member – on the month he/she resumed payment of contribution.

Steps and Requirements:

Separated Members
A member who is separated from employment or ceases to be self-employed/OFW/non-working spouse may continue paying contributions through SSS Form RS-5 using the previously assigned SS number. Posting of said payment will change the membership status from covered employee, self-employed, OFW or non-working spouse to a voluntary paying member.
You can get the SSS Form RS-5 from any SSS branch, or you can click here to download and print the form.

Non-Working Spouses
A non-working spouse should accomplish SSS Form NW-1 (Non-Working Spouse Record) and submit it, duly signed by the working spouse, with a copy of their marriage certificate.
You can get the SSS Form NW-1 from any SSS branch, or you can click here to download and print the form.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
An OFW should accomplish SSS Form OW-1 (Overseas Worker Record) and submit it together with a photocopy of any of the following: birth certificate, baptismal certificate, driver’s license, valid passport, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Card, or Seaman’s Book. In the absence of these documents, any two of the secondary documents mentioned in the section for employed and self-employed members will do.
You can get the SSS Form OW-1 from any SSS branch, or you can click here to download and print the form.