Social Security Act, Section 33
Employees aged between 15 and 60 years at the time of employment and working in an establishment with at least one employee are eligible under Section 33 of the Social Security Act. The contribution rate for insured persons under this section is calculated based on a minimum monthly wage of THB 1,650 and a maximum of THB 15,000. Additionally, the government contributes a portion to the Social Security Fund. The contribution details are as follows:
Insured persons under Section 33 are entitled to preventive healthcare services as specified by the Medical Committee. This includes vaccinations based on annual public health policies. Services can be accessed at designated hospitals under the Social Security Office (SSO).
Medical Treatment for General Illnesses:
Outpatient (OPD) and Inpatient (IPD) care is provided at the hospital designated by SSO. No prepayment is required for treatment at network hospitals.
Medical Treatment for Accidents and Emergencies
Government Hospitals:
Dental Care Benefits
Eligibility Conditions
To claim dental care benefits, the insured person must have contributed to the Social Security Fund for at least 3 months within the past 15 months before receiving treatment.
For Female Insured Individuals Eligible for a childbirth allowance of 15,000 THB per birth. No restriction on the number of claims or designated hospitals. Entitled to maternity leave compensation at 50% of the average wage for 90 days. Maternity leave compensation can be claimed up to a maximum of 2 times.
For Male Insured Individuals If legally married or in an open cohabitation relationship without another registered spouse, they are eligible for childbirth allowance of 15,000 THB.
Prenatal care reimbursement for medical check-ups, up to a maximum of 1,500 THB, based on actual expenses.
Eligibility Conditions :The insured individual must have contributed for at least 3 months within 15 months before the childbirth month to qualify. If both spouses are insured, only one can claim the childbirth allowance. No restrictions on the number of children or claims for childbirth allowance. For further assistance, insured individuals can submit claims via the Social Security e-self service system or contact the Social Security Office hotline 1506 (available 24/7).
Income Compensation
Medical Expenses Coverage
For General Illness
Public Hospitals – Outpatient (OPD): Reimbursement for actual medical expenses. Inpatient (IPD): Free medical treatment.
Private Hospitals – Outpatient (OPD): Reimbursement of actual expenses, up to 2,000 THB per month. Inpatient (IPD): Reimbursement up to 4,000 THB per month.
For Emergency Critical Illness Treatment can be received at any nearby hospital without upfront payment. Coverage applies for 72 hours, including weekends and public holidays.
Ambulance or Medical Transport Services Fixed reimbursement of up to 500 THB per month. Death BenefitsIn the event of the insured’s death, funeral expenses and survivor benefits will be provided to the heirs.
Eligibility Conditions : The insured must have contributed to the Social Security Fund for at least 3 months within 15 months before becoming disabled (provided the disability is not work-related). For further assistance, claims can be submitted via the Social Security e-self service system or by calling the Social Security Office hotline 1506 (available 24/7).
Eligibility Conditions : The insured person must have contributed to the Social Security Fund for at least 1 month within the last 6 months before passing away. This benefit applies to deaths not caused by work-related incidents (which are covered under a different scheme).
For claims, beneficiaries can submit requests through the Social Security e-self service system or contact the Social Security Office hotline 1506 (available 24/7).
Old Age Pension (Lifetime Monthly Payment)
An old-age gratuity is a one-time lump-sum payment.
Eligibility Conditions: The insured person must be at least 55 years old and no longer be an insured person, or they must be disabled or deceased to qualify for the benefits.
Visit the website www.sso.go.th and click “Login for Insured Persons” or “Register” if you are a new user. For new users: Click “Register” and follow the on-screen instructions. You will need to accept the terms and conditions, enter your personal information, and verify your identity using an OTP sent to your registered phone number. Once registered, you can log in to check your social security benefits.
For those who have already registered, log in by entering your 13-digit national ID number and the password you previously set. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot Password”, then enter the phone number you registered with. You will receive an OTP to verify your identity and reset your password.
Download the SSO PLUS application, available for both iOS and Android. Click on App Store or Google Play to download the app.Log in using your 13-digit national ID number and password.You can check your social security information conveniently through the app.
The annual healthcare facility change period is from December 16, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Insured individuals can change their designated healthcare facility through the following channels:
For treatment at a designated medical facility outside official hours, it is recommended to seek care at the emergency/accident department to avoid any expenses. However, if the insured person chooses to receive treatment at an after-hours clinic, they must bear the costs themselves.
The insured person must bear the additional costs exceeding the coverage set by the Social Security Office, and these expenses cannot be reimbursed, as the request for a private room is made voluntarily.
Insured persons are entitled to free cervical cancer screening under the annual health check-up program at the hospital specified on their entitlement card.
For the lump-sum maternity allowance, insured persons can claim the benefit if they submit the request within one year from the child’s birth date.
If an insured person has paid contributions for 12 months within a continuous 36-month period before childbirth, the Social Security Office will provide retroactive payments for the eligible months.
Insured persons will remain covered for six months after their insured status ends.
If an insured person works for multiple companies and remains employed at a previous company, they must inform the new employer by completing Form SSO 1-03 and specifying that they are employed by multiple employers. Failure to indicate this will result in the system automatically registering their resignation from the previous company without a recorded resignation date.
If an employee starts working for an employer at the age of 60 or older, they cannot register for social security and are therefore not eligible for non-work-related benefits. However, if they suffer a work-related illness or injury, they may claim benefits under the Workers' Compensation Fund.
After submitting a hospital change request, the insured person may access medical services at the new hospital based on the following conditions:
Insured persons can change their designated medical facility through the Social Security Office’s website, the SSO Connect app, the Social Security Office's official Line account, or by submitting a request in person at any Social Security Office in Bangkok or other provinces. The required document is Form SSO 9-02.
Insured persons can check their hospital change status by calling the hotline at 1506, visiting the nearest Social Security Office in Bangkok or any province, or verifying the information directly via the Social Security Office website or the SSO Connect app.
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