MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) is offering an online platform that will enable its members to learn about the benefits and services of the pension fund.
The ExpreSSS e-Learning (ExSSSeL) Portal educates members, employers and other stakeholders about various policies, programs and updates through modules that can be studied at own their pace.
“We realized that online services and transactions are now part of the new normal as a result of the pandemic. We find ExSSSel more effective in reaching out to more members across the country,” said SSS president and CEO Aurora Ignacio.
Members can choose among the five training modules available in the learning portal: Module 1 on sickness benefit, Module 2 on maternity benefit, Module 3 on unemployment benefit, Module 4 on disability benefit and Module 5 on salary loan.
Upon completion of the modules, participants will be asked to take a post-module examination.
Those who obtain a passing rate of at least 80 percent will be given an e-certificate within seven working days.
Those who fail the test are advised to restudy the module and retake the exam.
Participants can study the module at their own pace as access to the said portal is available round-the-clock. Members may also open multiple modules simultaneously.
Those interested individuals can access the ExSSSeL Portal homepage using the link https://bit.ly/ExSSSeL_Portal and select their preferred topic among the five modules.
Once they chose a module, the will have to fill up the registration form to start their selected module.
The participant’s complete name, valid e-mail address, company name, and the nearest SSS branch or their servicing branch should also be provided.
Participating employers should indicate the number of employees represented and may also register in multiple modules.
From Nov. 28, 2020 up to April 15, 2021, a total of 23,738 participants have viewed the five modules in the ExSSSeL Portal.
Nearly 60 percent of the total participants have completed at least one module and took the post examination.
Ignacio said about 45 percent of the total participants who took the post-module test received a passing rating and received their e-certificates.
“We encourage members and interested individuals to use the ExSSSeL Portal as it will help them expand their knowledge about SSS,” said Ignacio.