SSS Sickness Notification Form 2026 — Download, Fill Out and Submit Guide

What is the SSS Sickness Notification Form?

The SSS Sickness Notification Form (officially SSS Form CLD-9N) is the document used to notify the Social Security System that you are confined due to illness or injury and wish to claim sickness benefits. Without filing this form correctly and on time, your sickness benefit claim may be delayed or denied.

The form has three parts:

• Part I — Confined Member’s Notification (filled by the sick employee)
• Part II — Medical Certificate (filled by your attending physician)
• Part III — Employer’s Report (filled by your employer)

Download the SSS Sickness Notification Form

Download the official SSS Sickness Notification Form (CLD-9N) directly from SSS:

You can also file your sickness notification online through the My.SSS portal — employers are required to submit notifications online through My.SSS.

Who Needs to File the SSS Sickness Notification Form?

• Employed members — notify your employer within 5 calendar days of confinement
• Self-employed members — submit directly to the nearest SSS branch
• Voluntary members — submit directly to the nearest SSS branch
• OFWs — file through the My.SSS portal or nearest SSS office

SSS Sickness Benefit — What You Can Receive

When your sickness notification is approved, you are entitled to a daily cash allowance equal to 90% of your average daily salary credit for each day of confinement. Key limits to know:

Submission Deadlines — Critical

Exception: For hospital confinement, the 5-day notification deadline does not apply. However, it is still best to notify as early as possible.

Note: If the sickness or injury is sustained while at work or within the employer’s premises, the employee is automatically considered to have notified the employer.

How to Fill Out the SSS Sickness Notification Form

Part I — Confined Member’s Notification (You fill this out)

1. Enter your full name and SSS number
2. Indicate the date your confinement started
3. Describe the nature of your sickness or injury
4. Sign the certification section — you are waiving in favor of SSS all medical information from your physician needed to process your claim
5. Fill out in one (1) copy
6. Always indicate “N/A” for sections that do not apply — never leave blanks
7. Affix your initials on all alterations or erasures

Part II — Medical Certificate (Your attending physician fills this out)

1. Your doctor fills in the clinical summary — symptoms, physical findings, laboratory results
2. Doctor checks the appropriate box — Initial, Intermediate, or Final Sickness Notification
3. Doctor estimates the number of days of confinement and expected date fit to resume work
4. For prolonged confinement, attach X-ray plates, lab reports, and special diagnostic results
5. Doctor signs with their PRC registration number

Part III — Employer’s Report (Your employer fills this out)

1. Employer records the date they received your sickness notification
2. Employer certifies whether they can or cannot verify the sickness
3. Employer signs and submits to SSS through the My.SSS portal

Required Documents for SSS Sickness Benefit Claim

Together with the Sickness Notification Form, prepare these documents:

• Duly accomplished Sickness Benefit Application (SBA) form
• SSS ID, UMID card, or any valid primary ID (Driver’s License, Passport, Voters ID, NBI Clearance, Postal ID)
• Medical certificate from attending physician
• Supporting medical documents — laboratory results, X-ray, ECG, other diagnostic results
• For prolonged confinement — progress report and additional diagnostic results

How to Submit the SSS Sickness Notification Form

For Employed Members

1. Notify your employer within 5 days of confinement
2. Submit the completed form (Parts I and II) to your employer
3. Your employer submits to SSS online through the My.SSS Employer portal within 5 days

For Self-Employed and Voluntary Members

1. Complete Parts I and II of the form with your physician
2. Submit directly to the nearest SSS branch or through My.SSS portal
3. Bring all required supporting medical documents

What Happens After Submission

• Processing typically takes 10 to 30 working days
• You can track your claim status through the My.SSS portal
• If additional documents are needed SSS will contact you
• Once approved, benefits are credited to your registered bank account or UMID card

Frequently Asked Questions — SSS Sickness Notification Form

What is SSS Form CLD-9N?
SSS Form CLD-9N is the official name of the SSS Sickness Notification Form. It is used to notify SSS of your confinement and initiate your sickness benefit claim.

What is the deadline for filing the sickness notification?
The employee must notify their employer within 5 calendar days from the start of confinement. The employer must notify SSS within 5 days of receiving the employee’s notification. For hospital confinement, the 5-day deadline does not apply.

Can I file the sickness notification online?
Yes — employers must file online through My.SSS. Self-employed and voluntary members can also file online through the My.SSS portal.

How many days of sickness benefit can I get?
Up to 120 days per calendar year. You need at least 3 monthly contributions in the 12 months before your confinement to qualify.

Do I need to be hospitalized to file a sickness notification?
No — you can file for home confinement as well, as long as confinement is at least 4 days and is certified by a physician.

What if my employer does not submit my sickness notification?
You can file directly with SSS and report the employer’s non-compliance. Contact SSS at 1455 or visit the nearest branch.

Need Financial Help During Your Recovery?

While waiting for your SSS sickness benefit to be processed, if you need emergency cash:

Other SSS Resources

• SSS Contribution Table 2026 — Check your current contribution rates
• SSS Contribution Calculator — Compute your exact monthly contribution
• SSS Salary Loan Guide 2026 — Check your loan eligibility
• SSS Retirement Benefit Estimator — Project your future pension

This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify official requirements at sss.gov.ph or call SSS at 1455. SSS Pension Calculator is not affiliated with the official SSS.

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