Book IV — Health, Safety & Social Welfare
Article 168Compulsory coverage.
ELI5— what this means for you
All employers and employees under 60 years old are automatically covered by the State Insurance Fund (administered by SSS for private workers, GSIS for government workers). Coverage is compulsory — you don't need to sign up.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Compulsory coverage.
Coverage in the State Insurance Fund shall be compulsory upon all employers and their employees not over sixty (60) years of age: Provided, That an employee who is over (60) years of age and paying contributions to qualify for the retirement or life insurance benefit administered by the System shall be subject to compulsory coverage.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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