Amid rising daily expenses, monthly costs are also increasing. For those contributing to social security, starting in 2026, the Social Security Office has raised the salary ceiling to 17,500 baht, pushing the maximum contribution to 875 baht per month (up from 750 baht).
Naturally, with higher contributions, benefits increase as well. Today, Thairath Money gathers new benefits or rights that many people may not know exist and presents them here.
Previously, dental treatments such as extractions, scaling, or wisdom tooth removal under social security were limited to a 900 baht annual cap. The new benefit clearly separates coverage amounts—for example, removable dentures range from 1,500 to 6,000 baht depending on number and type, while wisdom tooth extraction costs range from 1,500 to 2,500 baht per tooth depending on the case.
Additionally, before undergoing dental treatment, you can check with clinics or hospitals whether they participate in the Social Security Office (SSO) program, as most do not require upfront payment. Importantly, confirm service conditions clearly, as some insured persons have faced issues where after treatment, the SSO system was not yet updated, causing them to pay out of pocket first and claim reimbursement later.
Main conditions:
Whether you resign or are laid off, insured persons can receive unemployment compensation. Basic conditions are as follows.
In case of resignation: 30% of wages for up to 90 days, capped at 15,750 baht.
In case of dismissal: 60% of wages for up to 180 days, capped at 63,000 baht (based on a 17,500 baht salary ceiling).
Main conditions:
Insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 are entitled to free annual health check-ups! These include 14 tests such as hearing screening, complete blood count (CBC), urine test, fasting blood sugar (FBS), blood lipid profile, etc. (tests may vary by age group).
You can check the list of participating healthcare facilities contracted with the Social Security Office, make appointments in advance, and bring your ID card when attending. For questions, call the 24-hour hotline at 1506.
Main conditions:
Sleep is fundamental to good health, but sleep-related disorders may require costly diagnosis and treatment. Patients with sleep apnea can now claim reimbursement for Sleep Tests, covering three main items:
1. Type 1 sleep study (polysomnography) with overnight monitoring by staff; SSO reimburses actual costs up to 7,000 baht.
2. Type 2 sleep study (polysomnography) without overnight staff monitoring; reimbursed up to 6,000 baht.
3. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices and related accessories reimbursed at specified rates:
- CPAP machine up to 20,000 baht per set.
- Nasal or oral masks for CPAP up to 4,000 baht each.
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Many may not know insured persons can change their designated hospital once a year, typically before March 31. The SSO provides five methods to request a hospital transfer:
For parents insured under Sections 33 and 39, they can claim child support of 1,000 baht per month per child, up to three children per month. This benefit applies from birth until the child reaches six years old.
Main conditions:
These six points are just some of the benefits for insured persons. If unsure about your rights, you can check via the SSO Plus app to review your contribution history, benefits, and personal insured data, or call the toll-free hotline 1506.
Information referenced from the Social Security Office.
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