Maternity Support
Pregnancy Benefits: Know What You Can Claim
Pregnancy comes with real government support: paid leave, medical coverage, and cash benefits.
Most Filipinas don’t claim everything they qualify for simply because no one explained the process. Here’s exactly what to do, in order.
Benefits
WHAT YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR
Process
STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO CLAIM YOUR MATERNITY BENEFITS
Follow these steps in order so you can prepare your documents early and avoid delays.
Step 1 to 2
Confirm Your SSS and PhilHealth Membership — Log into your SSS and PhilHealth online accounts to confirm your contributions are active and updated.
Notify SSS About Your Pregnancy — File a Maternity Notification through the My.SSS portal as early as possible during pregnancy.
Step 3 to 4
Inform Your Employer — If employed, submit your Maternity Notification and expected due date to your HR/payroll department.
Deliver and Gather Your Documents — Prepare your required documents, including: Child’s birth certificate, SSS Maternity Notification, and proof of last salary if employed.
Step 5
File Your SSS Maternity Benefit Claim — Submit your claim through the My.SSS portal or an SSS branch together with your supporting documents.
Step 6
Use Your PhilHealth Coverage — Confirm with the hospital billing department that your PhilHealth benefit is deducted before discharge.
GOOD TO KNOW
Solo Parents — Solo parents may be entitled to additional leave days under the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act.
Self-Employed Members — Self-employed and voluntary SSS members can still claim maternity benefits, but documentation requirements may differ.
Important Reminder — Sayang naman kung hindi mo alam — file your SSS notification as early as possible so you don’t miss out.
Guides
RELATED GUIDES
Get a PSA Birth Certificate
Learn how to request a PSA birth certificate and prepare the documents you may need.
Having a Baby Journey
See the bigger picture of government tasks and support during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Register with PhilHealth
Check how to register or update your PhilHealth membership before you file claims.
Official Source Reminder
Benefit amounts, contribution requirements, and processing times may change. Always confirm details with SSS and PhilHealth before filing.
Information
Official Source Reminder
Benefit amounts, contribution requirements, and processing times are set by SSS and PhilHealth and may change. Always confirm current details on the official SSS and PhilHealth websites before filing.