Definition
SSS adopts the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of disability as "any restriction or lack (resulting from impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being".
Disability Benefit is a cash benefit granted either as a monthly pension or lump sum amount to a member who becomes permanently disabled, either totally or partially.
Qualifying conditions
A member who suffers from partial or permanent total disability, with at least one (1) monthly contribution paid to the SSS prior to the semester of contingency, may qualify to the benefit.
Permanent partial disabilities – a complete and permanent loss or use of any of the following body parts:
- One thumb
- One index finger
- One middle finger
- One ring finger
- One little finger
- One big toe
- One hand
- One arm
- One foot
- One leg
- One ear
- Both ears
- Hearing of one ear
- Hearing of both ears
- Sight of one eye
Removal of female generative organs
Removal of the following female generative organs are also considered permanent partial disabilities, provided that the female member must be below 45 years old at the time of operation to be entitled to any award (Per SSC Res #1433):
- Loss of uterus alone
- Loss of uterus and one ovary
- Loss of uterus and both ovaries
- Loss of one ovary
- Loss of both ovaries
Permanent total disabilities
Permanent total disabilities – a complete and permanent loss of the following:
- Complete loss of sight of both eyes
- Loss of two limbs at or above the ankles or wrists
- Permanent complete paralysis of two limbs
- Brain injury resulting to incurable imbecility or insanity
- Such cases as determined and approved by the SSS