Year
Retirement
Sickness
177
Disability
Death
Total
Number of paid claims
Cumulative
Total
1957
0
11
62
13
73
1958
о
282
245
534
1 061
1 134
1959
48
4 019
384
671
5 122
6 256
1960
339
13 188
557
911
14 995
21 251
1961
738
21 126
613
1 012
23 489
44 740
1962
1 368
27 233
820
1 321
30 742
~75 482
1963
2 127
36 258
979
1 585
40 949
116 431
1964
3 222
48 355
1 150
1 943
54 670
171 101
1965
4 768
42 809
1 391
2 569
51 537
222 638
1966
7 232
65 763
2 354
3 434
78 783
301 421
1967
10 219
86 644
1 911
4 037
102 811
404 232
1968
13 392
96 823
1 718
3 412
115 345
519 577
1969
17 088
133 219
2 297
3 713
156 317
675 894
1970
22 050
132 419
2 648
4 167
1971
27 745
128 909
3 388
4 609
1972
33 129
165 881
3 524
1973
40 973
211 663
4 751
5 566 7 224
161 284 164 651 208 100 264 611
837 178
1 001 829
1 209 929 1 474 540
Total
184 438
1 214 591
28 741
46 770
1 474 540
Problems of administration
As is usual in any compulsory contributory scheme, there inevitably arises certain administrative problems particularly during the initial stages of the implementation of the programme. Most of these problems are brought about by technical difficulties which are further compounded by misconceptions, apathy and indifference of members and potential members. Thus, despite the enactment of the Social Security Act of 1954, the implementation of the social security programme was postponed until the latter part of 1957.
But we were
At the beginning the problems appeared well-nigh insurmountable. able to gradually solve these problems through an intensive and extensive public information programme which in the course of time made coverable members realise that the social security programme was precisely established to promote their welfare and well-being, particularly when the contingencies against which they are being protected actually arise. The efficient and expeditious settlement of benefit claims and the grant of loans, complemented by the gradual improvement of benefit rates, have to a large extent reawakened the people to realise the advantages of the social security progrande.
Today I am very happy to report that the social security programme in this country has gained wide acceptance and more and more members are anxious to be covered.
Despite the great success we have attained, however, there still remain some persistent problems. For there are still some sectors who are trying to evade, if not avoid, coverage. Others who have been covered have become delinquent in the remittance of their contributions.
Decree
In these cases the President of the Philippines promulgated Presidential affording an opportunity for those who have not yet been covered and for those who had been delinquent in their contributions, to be covered and/or remit their delinquent contributions without incurring penalties. Those who failed to avail of the condonation policy under these Presidential Decrees are now facing prosecution by the SSS. This drastic action is deemed necessary in order to protect the interest and welfare of their respective employees.
No. 24. and subsequently Presidential Decree No. 177,
Another serious problem involves the accurate and up-to-date recording of members' contributions. With a membership of almost 4 million employees, one can readily imagine the magnitude of the work involved in servicing the individual member's record covering their recurring monthly contributions. The problem is further compounded due to erroneous reporting by the employers and employees as
well. In a scheme like ours where the entitlement to and the amount of benefits are
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