what is sss id

The SSS ID, or Social Security System ID, is a valid identification card in the Philippines that helps members access their benefits, which include maternity, retirement, sickness, and more. The UMID (Unified Multi-Purpose ID) card, introduced in 2011, is often considered the de facto SSS ID and serves as a valid ID for all transactions with the Social Security System. To get an SSS ID or UMID card, you need to be an SSS member with at least one posted contribution. The requirements for getting an SSS ID or UMID card include at least one monthly contribution to the scheme, an accurately filled E-6 form, and a primary ID such as a passport, Seamans book, or a professional regulation commission ID. If you do not have a primary ID, you can present any two secondary IDs from a list during your application, together with a recent photo.