CLARK FREEPORT—Some 1.8 million pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) are now required to undergo an annual confirmation of pensioners (Acop) process once a year to ensure the continued receipt of their monthly pension.
Luisa “Louie” Sebastian, assistant vice president for media affairs, said starting March, SSS pensioners need to submit the accomplished Acop form from the nearest SSS office or their pension-depository bank any day during their birth month to avoid suspension of their monthly pension.
Sebastian also said the SSS, upon request, will schedule a home visit for pensioners who are unable to walk because of sickness.
She said they can submit requests for home visit to the nearest SSS office or send an e-mail to: member_relations@sss.gov.ph or at pad@sss.gov.ph.
Sebastian, who was guest of the media forum “Balitaan” organized by the Capampangan in Media Inc. in cooperation with the Clark Development Corp. and the SSS at a public forum in this city on Thursday, also announced that by March, the SSS will start suspending the pensions of pensioners who fail to undergo the Acop.
Sebastian said the SSS generates more or less P400 million in savings as a result of updated data coming out of the Acop each month.