Sss Membership Eligibility Clarification

Summary

Former Filipinos who become naturalized US citizens are not eligible for voluntary SSS membership. Unemployment benefits are not available for dismissals due to misconduct. SSS benefits cannot be transferred or assigned. Maternity leave allocation under the Expanded Maternity Leave Law is limited to certain relatives if the father is absent. For accurate SSS contribution rates, refer to official announcements.

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Mimiw was dismissed from her job due to repeated tardiness and negligence. She wants to apply for unemployment benefits. Is she eligible? a. Yes, since she was separated from employment. b. No, because her separation arose from her fault or negligence. c. Yes, if she paid at least * monthly contributions. d. No, because she is over 60 years old.
In the case of Mimiw's dismissal due to repeated tardiness and negligence, the correct answer would be:
b. No, because her separation arose from her fault or negligence.
In the Philippines, unemployment benefits are typically not available to individuals who are dismissed due to their own misconduct or negligence.
Tintin, a qualified beneficiary of a deceased member, tries to assign her death benefit to her lawyer in exchange for legal services. Is this allowed? a. Yes, if both parties sign an agreement. b. Yes, provided it is approved by the SSS. c. No, because benefits under SSS cannot be transferred or assigned to another person. d. No, unless the lawyer is a family member.
In the case of Tintin trying to assign her death benefit to her lawyer, the correct answer is:
c. No, because benefits under SSS cannot be transferred or assigned to another person.
SSS benefits are personal and are not transferable or assignable. Is there anything else I can help you with?
As of January *, *, the contribution rate of SSS member is _______ of the monthly salary credit. The share of the employer is amounting to _______ while the employee's share is _______.
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As of my last update, I don't have the specific contribution rates for January *, *. However, typically, the SSS contribution rate is determined by the Social Security System and may change over time. It's best to check directly with the SSS or their official announcements for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Would you like guidance on how to find this information?
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For the SSS contribution rate as of January *, *, please refer directly to the official announcements from the Social Security System (SSS) for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
To be entitled to sickness benefit under the Social Security Law, the member must have paid at least _______ monthly contributions withing the _______-month period immediately preceding the semester of sickness or injury.
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To be entitled to sickness benefits under the Social Security Law in the Philippines, a member must have:
- Paid at least three monthly contributions
- Within the *-month period immediately preceding the semester of sickness or injury.
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Jelly, a single female employee estranged from the child's father, just gave birth and wants to allocate 7 days of her maternity leave to her current female live-in partner. Is this allowed under the Expanded Maternity Law? a. No, only the child's father can receive the allocated leave. b. No, because the partner is a female. c. Yes, as long as the partner is sharing the same household and acting as a caregiver. d. Yes, but only if the partner is a legal guardian.
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Under the Expanded Maternity Leave Law in the Philippines, maternity leave benefits can be allocated to an alternate caregiver if the father is absent. The alternate caregiver must be a relative up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, thus option "c" is not applicable in this context.