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The Social Security System (SSS) has launched the MySSS Card, a new ID that also works as a debit card, giving members, pensioners, and beneficiaries an easier way to access their benefits. Starting October 1, 2025, the MySSS Card officially replaces the UMID card and brings new features that combine social security access with everyday banking. SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Claro explained that the MySSS Card is equipped with an EMV chip, biometric authentication, and integration with the National ID system for added security. To apply, members must have an active My.SSS account, a permanent SS number, and a National ID. The long-planned increase in contributions to the Social Security System (SSS) has officially kicked in, with rates increased to 15% since January 1st, 2025. The SSS defends the contribution hike, saying it strengthens the system and ensures better benefits and long-term financial security. The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that it has begun implementing its 'no web registration, no salary loan' policy. Under the agency's Real-Time Processing of Loans (RTPL), SSS members must first register for a My.SSS account online to avail of a salary loan. Read more in our articles including "SSS Unveils MySSS Card: An ID and Debit Card in One" and "SSS increases contribution rate to 15% starting January 2025".