Book IV — Health, Safety & Social Welfare
Article 168
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
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.
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