Maternity Notification is the official process of informing SSS about a member's pregnancy in order to qualify for the maternity benefit. This step is required before childbirth, miscarriage, or emergency pregnancy termination to ensure proper documentation and eligibility verification. Failure to notify SSS may result in claim denial, especially for voluntary or self-employed members.
For employed members, the employer is responsible for submitting the maternity notification through My.SSS Employer Portal. The employee provides supporting documents such as a positive pregnancy test or ultrasound report. Once submitted, SSS issues a transaction confirmation which the employer keeps for reimbursement purposes.
Voluntary, OFW, and self-employed members must file the notification directly via My.SSS or by visiting an SSS branch. Submitting the notification early helps avoid delays in benefit payout and ensures the memberβs records reflect the expected delivery date.