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Govt says no hospital can reject patients
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2022
» Private hospitals have been warned against denying medical treatment to Covid-19 patients, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha adding that changes to the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) scheme won't take effect until March 1.
Social Security Office looks to set up bank
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2022
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has ordered a feasibility study into setting up its own bank with initial findings expected to go to its board next month.
Entertainers register for govt aid plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2022
» With another 74,780 nightlife industry workers receiving their 5,000 baht in assistance pay from the Social Security Office (SSO) on Friday, almost all such workers affected by the government's Covid-19 restrictions have been compensated, says the Labour Ministry.
Overstretched pension fund needs reform
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2022
» The Social Security Fund's (SSF) pension scheme, which was designed to provide a source of income for those who have retired from the private sector, may not last unless changes are made to strengthen its finances, experts warn.
SSO steps up efforts to assist Covid-19 patients
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/01/2022
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has joined hands with hospitals to step up efforts to ensure subscribers under sections 33 and 39 will be able to access its medical system for Covid-19 treatment, as the number of infections is expected to surge.
SSO earmarks B2bn to bolster pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/01/2022
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is planning to spend 1.9 billion baht to bolster pensions for retired subscribers under Sections 33 and 39, after they were affected by reduced contribution payments afforded to subscribers by the government last year.
Pension fund needs help
News, Editorial, Published on 27/12/2021
» The Social Security Office is seeking the cabinet's approval for its proposal to start paying out pension benefits to its subscribers once they reach the age of 60 -- as opposed to 55 -- drawing the ire of labour groups, which are the main subscribers to the fund.
Pension plan put on hold
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/12/2021
» The Labour Ministry has put the brakes on a Social Security Office (SSO) proposal for new subscribers to receive pension payouts starting at the retirement age of 60 instead of 55 as happens now, a source at the ministry said.
Pension delay for cabinet scrutiny
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/12/2021
» The Social Security Office (SSO) will seek cabinet approval for its proposal to have new subscribers receive pension payouts at their retirement age of 60 instead of the present 55 years of age.
Nightclub acts to get SSO aid
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/12/2021
» The Social Security Office (SSO) says nightclub musicians and singers who have been affected by Covid-19 will soon be able to claim 5,000 baht as financial support as a remedial measure.