Can an SSS Member Retire and Receive Pension While Still Employed Under SSS Law, you cannot receive a retirement pension if you are still employed To qualify for the pension at this age, you must have: Ceased employment or ceased to be self-employed an OFW a Household helper
Retirement Benefits Eligibility for Seniors Still Working in the . . . Mandatory access at age 65, regardless of employment status This means a senior still working at 65 can claim benefits without retiring A minimum of 120 monthly contributions (10 years) is required for a lifetime monthly pension
Retired from SSS, and still working? - ALBURO ALBURO AND ASSOCIATES LAW . . . In short, waiting until age 65 allows one to enjoy both continued employment and the full enjoyment of SSS retirement benefits without interruption It is a strategic option for those who prefer financial continuity while maintaining their professional engagement in their later years
SSS Retirement Pension Guide Philippines 2026 - SweldoPH At age 65, retirement is mandatory for SSS purposes, regardless of employment status A member age 65 or older who continues to work can still receive the full pension without suspension — the optional-retirement earnings test no longer applies
SSS Contribution Rules for Employees Over Sixty in the Philippines Optional retirement at 60; compulsory at 65, unless company CBA plan provides better terms Mirrors the statute; clarifies reporting and remittance deadlines Applies regardless of age to all non-pensioners still in employment
Republic of the Philippines Social Security System How much will be the monthly pension of a member who filed for optional retirement at age 60, becomes re-employed, and then re-applied for technical retirement at age 65?
When to Stop Paying SSS Contributions in the Philippines (2026 Guide . . . At age 65, retirement becomes mandatory under SSS rules If you have at least 120 contributions, you must stop paying and file for retirement You will receive a monthly pension If you have fewer than 120 contributions, you may either stop and receive a lump sum or continue contributing voluntarily until you reach the required 120 months