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SSS Disability Benefit Calculator 2026

Estimate your SSS disability pension using the official RA 11199 formula (AMSC-based, same as retirement). Covers total, partial, and lump-sum cases.

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Range: ₱5,000 – ₱20,000. AMSC is capped at ₱20,000 for the pension formula. If your actual MSC is higher, the excess funds WISP (Mandatory Provident Fund), paid separately.

Total years of SSS membership

Total number of monthly contributions before disability (36+ for monthly pension)

Understanding SSS Disability Benefits

SSS provides disability benefits to members who become permanently disabled and unable to work. The benefit amount depends on your contribution history and the type/extent of your disability.

36-Month Threshold: If you have 36 or more monthly contributions, you receive a monthly pension. With fewer than 36 contributions, you receive a lump sum payment instead.

Types of Disability

Permanent Total Disability

Complete inability to perform any gainful occupation. Examples include:

  • Complete and permanent loss of sight in both eyes
  • Loss of two limbs at or above the ankle or wrist
  • Permanent complete paralysis of two limbs
  • Brain injury resulting in incurable mental disability
  • Other conditions deemed total and permanent by SSS

Permanent Partial Disability

Partial loss of work capacity. Benefit is based on percentage assessed by SSS. Examples include:

  • Loss of one thumb, finger, or toe
  • Partial hearing or vision loss
  • Loss of one limb below ankle or wrist
  • Other partial impairments

Benefit Calculation

Monthly Pension (36+ Contributions)

Under RA 11199 Rule 18, the SSS disability pension uses the same highest-of-three formula as the retirement pension. Base monthly pension is the highest of:

  1. Formula 1: ₱300 + (20% × AMSC) + (2% × AMSC × (CYS − 10))
  2. Formula 2: 40% × AMSC
  3. Formula 3 — Minimum Guarantee:
    • ₱1,000 if less than 10 CYS
    • ₱1,200 if 10–19 CYS
    • ₱2,400 if 20+ CYS

AMSC is capped at ₱20,000 in the formula. Contributions on MSC above ₱20,000 fund WISP, paid out separately.

Plus additional benefits on top of the pension:

  • ₱1,000 Additional Benefit Allowance (Rule 19, for pensioners since Jan 2017)
  • ₱500 Supplemental Disability Allowance (Rule 23 Sec. 7)

For permanent partial disability, the monthly pension is multiplied by the disability percentage determined by SSS medical specialists.

Lump Sum (Less than 36 Contributions)

The lump sum uses the same base monthly pension from the formulas above. Lump sum = higher of:

  • Base monthly pension × number of contributions paid, OR
  • Base monthly pension × 12

For permanent partial disability, the resulting lump sum is then multiplied by the disability percentage.

Eligibility Requirements

  • At least 1 monthly contribution before the semester of disability
  • Disability must occur during SSS membership
  • Medical evaluation by SSS specialists required
  • Disability must prevent you from working

How to Apply

  1. Gather medical documents - Medical certificates, diagnostic results
  2. File claim at SSS - Within 10 years of disability occurrence
  3. Undergo medical evaluation - SSS specialists assess your condition
  4. Wait for processing - 30-45 days typical
  5. Set up payment method - UMID, bank, or e-wallet

Important Considerations

  • Re-employment: Total disability pension is cancelled upon re-employment
  • Recovery: Pension cancelled if you recover from permanent total disability
  • Retirement: May convert to retirement benefits at age 60/65
  • Death: Beneficiaries may receive survivor benefits

Contact SSS

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the SSS disability monthly pension calculated?
Under RA 11199 (Rule 18 of the IRR), the disability pension uses the same highest-of-three formula as retirement: (1) ₱300 + (20% × AMSC) + (2% × AMSC × (CYS − 10)), (2) 40% × AMSC, or (3) the minimum guarantee (₱1,000 under 10 CYS, ₱1,200 for 10–19 CYS, ₱2,400 for 20+ CYS). AMSC is capped at ₱20,000. On top of the pension, you receive a ₱1,000 additional benefit allowance and a ₱500 supplemental disability allowance.
Why is AMSC capped at ₱20,000?
Under RA 11199, the defined-benefit pension formula uses AMSC capped at ₱20,000 — the pre-2021 MSC ceiling. Contributions on MSC portions from ₱20,001 to ₱35,000 fund WISP (Workers' Investment and Savings Program / Mandatory Provident Fund), which is paid out separately on disability as accumulated account value plus investment earnings — not through the pension formula.
What is the difference between permanent total and partial disability?
Permanent Total Disability means complete and permanent loss of work capacity (e.g., total blindness, loss of two limbs) — you receive the full monthly pension. Permanent Partial Disability is a partial loss assessed as a percentage by SSS medical specialists (e.g., loss of a finger) — your pension is multiplied by that percentage.
What if I have fewer than 36 contributions?
You receive a lump sum instead of monthly pension. The lump sum is the higher of: (monthly pension × number of contributions) or (monthly pension × 12). For partial disability, this amount is then multiplied by your disability percentage.
Can I receive both SSS disability and retirement benefits?
No, you cannot receive both simultaneously. When you reach retirement age, SSS evaluates whether to continue your disability pension or convert to retirement pension — typically whichever is more beneficial. Disability pensioners are reassessed periodically to confirm the disability continues.