All You Need to Know about SSS Maternity Benefit

TLDRThe SSS Maternity Benefit is a daily cash allowance granted to female SSS members unable to work due to childbirth, miscarriage, or emergency termination of pregnancy. It is based on the Expanded Maternity Leave Law and can be enjoyed for 105, 120, or 60 days, depending on the case. Employed members can apply through their employer, while self-employed, voluntary, OFW, and non-working spouse members can apply directly to the SSS.

Key insights

💰The SSS Maternity Benefit is a daily cash allowance.

🤰It is granted to female SSS members unable to work due to childbirth, miscarriage, or emergency termination of pregnancy.

📜The benefit is based on the Expanded Maternity Leave Law.

The duration of the benefit can be 105, 120, or 60 days, depending on the case.

💼Employed members can apply through their employer, while self-employed, voluntary, OFW, and non-working spouse members can apply directly to the SSS.

Q&A

What is the SSS Maternity Benefit?

The SSS Maternity Benefit is a daily cash allowance granted to female SSS members unable to work due to childbirth, miscarriage, or emergency termination of pregnancy.

How long can I enjoy the SSS Maternity Benefit?

The duration of the benefit can be 105, 120, or 60 days, depending on the case.

How can I apply for the SSS Maternity Benefit?

Employed members can apply through their employer, while self-employed, voluntary, OFW, and non-working spouse members can apply directly to the SSS.

Is the SSS Maternity Benefit available to all female SSS members?

Yes, the benefit is available to all female SSS members, regardless of civil status or employment status.

Is the SSS Maternity Benefit reimbursable?

Yes, the SSS Maternity Benefit is reimbursable to the SSS at the end of the day.

Timestamped Summary

00:18The SSS Maternity Benefit is a powerful benefit among the SSS benefits granted to female members.

00:56The maternity benefit is a daily cash allowance granted to female members unable to work due to childbirth, miscarriage, or emergency termination of pregnancy.

02:11Female members who gave birth or had a miscarriage after March 11, 2019, are covered under the Expanded Maternity Leave Law.

05:43The SSS Maternity Benefit is applicable to all female workers, including those in the public and private sectors and the informal economy.

06:31Female members should notify their employer about their pregnancy and expected date of childbirth.

09:24The SSS Maternity Benefit for employed female workers consists of the SSS maternity benefit and the salary differential, which is shouldered by the employer.

12:01Employed female workers can notify their employer through the company's my.sss account or the SSS mobile app.

13:14There are exemptions for giving the salary differential, including distressed establishments and micro business enterprises with certain qualifications.