Social Security Fund’s (FSS) old-age and disability pensions’ recipients are legally required to provide proof of life annually and they are encouraged to use electronic methods to do that.
This year, the requirement to provide proof of life covers around 177,000 individuals, according to FSS.
From 1 January, beneficiaries may use the “Macao One Account” mobile application to provide proof of life through facial recognition, without the need to visit the FSS or service counters. This service is also available to beneficiaries outside Macau, offering convenience and efficiency. More details can be found via this link.
Beneficiaries who are unable to visit service points and are unable to use electronic methods may entrust another person to submit or mail the proof of life documents to FSS.
There is no need to rush to complete the procedure in early January. As long as it is completed by the end of March, the payment of benefits for January and for the entire year will not be affected, according to FSS.
For more information on completing the 2026 Proof of Life procedure – including service locations, self-service kiosk sites, addresses of designated agencies in Guangdong Province and the required supporting documents – visit www.fss.gov.mo.
Source: FSS
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