The Social Security System (SSS) number is a lifetime identifier issued to every registered member under Republic Act No. 11199 (Social Security Act of 2018). It is never deactivated, cancelled, or expired. What people commonly refer to as an “inactive” SSS number actually means that the membership has no recent posted contributions or has insufficient contributions to qualify for certain benefits or transactions (e.g., salary loan, UMID card application, pension claims).

An SSS membership is considered “active” when contributions are being regularly posted, whether compulsory (employer-remitted), voluntary, self-employed, or OFW contributions. Once contributions stop, the membership becomes dormant for benefit-computation purposes, but the SSS number itself remains valid and can be reactivated anytime by simply paying contributions.

Below is the complete, updated (as of November 2025) guide on how to verify the real status of your SSS membership.

1. Most Recommended & Fastest Method: My.SSS Online Portal (Website)

This is the official and most accurate way.

Steps:

Go to https://www.sss.gov.ph
Click “Member Login” or directly visit https://member.sss.gov.ph
If you do not yet have an online account:
- Click “Not yet registered?” or “Register”
- Choose “SSS Number” as your registration option
- Supply your SSS number, personal details, and answer security questions
- Activate via the email link sent to you
Once logged in, go to:
- E-Services → Inquiry → Member Info → Static Information
  → You will see your Membership Status (Active / Inactive / Dormant), Membership Type (Employed, Self-Employed, Voluntary, OFW, etc.), and Date of Coverage.
- E-Services → Inquiry → Actual Premiums / Contributions
  → This shows the complete list of posted contributions by month/year. If the latest month/year appears and matches your current employment or payment, your membership is fully active.

If you see recent contributions (within the last 1–3 months for employed members, or your latest voluntary payment), your SSS number is 100% active.

2. SSS Mobile App (Most Convenient for Daily Checking)

Download the official “SSS Mobile” app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store (blue icon with white SSS logo).

Registration and login process is exactly the same as the website (uses the same My.SSS account).

Inside the app:

Home dashboard immediately shows your total contributions and membership status
Menu → Contributions → Actual Premiums (same detailed list as website)
Menu → Member Info → Static Information

The app is faster and allows push notifications for contribution postings and loan approvals.

3. Text-SSS (SMS Inquiry) – Still Working as of 2025

Globe, Smart, TNT, Sun, and TM subscribers can use this service.

First-time users must register: Send: SSS REG <Birthdate data-preserve-html-node="true" MM/DD/YYYY> to 2600
Example: SSS REG 34-1234567-8 01/15/1985

You will receive your PRN (Payment Reference Number) and confirmation.

To check contribution status / balance: Send: SSS CONTRIBUTIONS to 2600
(Your PIN is sent to you during registration or can be requested again via the website/app.)

To check loan eligibility status (indirectly tells if active): Send: SSS LOANELIG to 2600

To check maternity benefit notification status (for females): Send: SSS MAT1 to 2600

Cost: ₱2.50 per text for Globe/Smart, ₱2.00 for Sun.

This method will explicitly reply “ACTIVE” or show the number of posted contributions.

4. Telephone Inquiry (SSS Hotline)

Call:

(02) 8920-6401 (Metro Manila)
(02) 8917-7777
Toll-free (PLDT): 1-800-10-2255-777 (1-800-10-CALLSSS)

Operating hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Prepare your SSS number and at least two valid IDs for verification questions.

The agent can immediately tell you:

Current membership status
Last contribution posted
Total number of contributions
Eligibility for loans, benefits, or UMID card

This is the best method if you cannot access the internet.

5. Visit Any SSS Branch Personally

Bring at least two (2) valid government-issued IDs and your UMID card (if any).

At the teller or Member Services counter, request any of the following printouts (free of charge):

Member’s Data Record (Static Information) – shows status explicitly
Contribution Ledger (Actual Premiums Paid)
Certification of Contributions / Membership Status (₱50 fee if you need the formal signed certification for banks, employers, or court purposes)

Processing time: usually 5–15 minutes.

6. Through Your Employer (For Currently Employed Members)

Ask your company HR/payroll department for:

Copy of SSS R-3 (Contribution Collection List) submitted monthly
Your payslip showing SSS deductions
Employer’s confirmation of remittance

Employers can also log in to their SSS Employer Portal (https://employer.sss.gov.ph) and verify if your contributions have been successfully posted.

What “Inactive” Really Means and How to Reactivate It

There is no such thing as a permanently deactivated SSS number. What exists are:

No posted contributions → membership becomes “inactive” for benefit purposes
Less than 3 contributions in the last 12 months → ineligible for sickness/maternity benefits
Less than 6 posted contributions in the last 12 months → ineligible for salary loan

To reactivate:

Employed – inform your employer to resume remittance (automatic once salary is paid)
Self-employed / Voluntary / OFW / Non-working spouse – pay at least one (1) monthly contribution via:
- SSS Mobile App / website (GCash, PayMaya, credit card, etc.)
- Bayad Center, SM Bills Payment, CIS collectors
- PRN generation via My.SSS → Payment Reference Number

Once the payment is posted (usually within 3–5 banking days), your status automatically becomes active again.

Special Cases

UMID Card Application – SSS now requires at least one (1) posted contribution in the last six (6) months for new applicants (as of 2024–2025 policy).
Pensioners – Your status remains “Active – Pensioner” for life even without new contributions.
Deceased members – The SSS number remains in the system; beneficiaries use it for death claim processing.
Duplicate / Multiple SSS Numbers – If you accidentally have two numbers, file an SS Form E-6 (Application for Correction of Data / Multiple SSS Numbers) at any branch to merge them. Only one will remain active.

Summary Table of Verification Methods

Method	Speed	Cost	Shows Exact Status?	Requirements
My.SSS Website/App	Immediate	Free	Yes (most detailed)	Internet + registered account
Text-SSS	1–2 minutes	₱2–2.50	Yes	Registered mobile number
Hotline Call	5–15 mins	Free	Yes	SSS number + ID details
Branch Visit	Same day	Free	Yes	2 valid IDs
Employer Inquiry	Varies	Free	Partial	Currently employed

Use the My.SSS portal or mobile app first — they are the fastest, most accurate, and officially recognized methods as of November 2025. Your SSS number is yours for life; keeping contributions current is the only thing that truly matters for benefits and transa