The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday, March 30, encouraged its members, pensioners, and covered employees to use the drop box system and online services in their transactions as walk-in transactions remain suspended in areas under the enhanced community quarantine status.
Its main office in Quezon City and all branches in the National Capital Region, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal have all suspended their walk-in transactions.
SSS branches in the said areas will be open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to accept transactions through its no-contact drop box system for transactions not available online.
Meanwhile, in observance of Lent, SSS branches nationwide will be closed on Maundy Thursday, April 1 and Good Friday, April 2.
The state-run pension fund urged the transacting public to use its online service channels such as My.SSS Portal, SSS Mobile App, and Text-SSS at 2600.
The temporary restriction imposed by the SSS for walk-in transactions and other measures aim to minimize the risk of exposure of the transacting public and employees to the coronavirus disease as the country's virus cases continue to rise.