SSS Self Employed and Voluntary Members - ADVANTAGE and DISADVANTAGE UPDATE

Do I have to pay SSS if self-employed?
Under Republic Act No. 11199 or known as Social Security Act of 2018, self-employed and voluntary members, including OFWs, should pay their contributions in accordance with the prescribed contribution based on the salary brackets provided by the Social Security System (SSS).
Being an active SSS Member means you are/will still be entitled to SSS benefits and programs (subject to qualifying conditions) like the Maternity, Sickness, Disability, Retirement and even avail the Salary, Educational, Calamity Loan and other programs offered by SSS.
Benefits of Voluntary Contributions
The compounded benefit of this concessional tax treatment can give you a higher balance in retirement and therefore a higher retirement income. Making voluntary super contributions can also help cover the insurance premium costs of any insurances owned within your super account.