SSS Maternity Qualifying Period Calculator 2026

Enter your expected due date below to find your qualifying period based on correct SSS quarter rules.

Enter Your Expected Due Date (EDD)


Computation Result

Semester of Contingency (2 Quarters)
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Qualifying Period
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Expected Delivery Date-
Semester of Contingency-
Qualifying Period-
Months Covered-
How It Works

The semester of contingency for maternity benefits is based on two consecutive quarters (6 months) before the delivery month. Example:

  • EDD in Jan-Mar 2026 (Q1) → Semester: Oct-Dec 2025 (Q4) and Jan-Mar 2026 (Q1)
  • EDD in Apr-Jun 2026 (Q2) → Semester: Jan-Jun 2026 (Q1-Q2)
  • EDD in Jul-Sep 2026 (Q3) → Semester: Apr-Sep 2026 (Q2-Q3)
  • EDD in Oct-Dec 2026 (Q4) → Semester: Jul-Dec 2026 (Q3-Q4)

You need at least 3 SSS contributions within the computed qualifying period (12 months before the semester starts).

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