Book IV — Health, Safety & Social Welfare
Article 174
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
If your work injury was caused by a third party (not your employer), the SSS/GSIS will pay you first and then subrogate (step into your shoes) to sue the third party for reimbursement.
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