The Confinement Period refers to the entire timeframe during which a member is medically certified as unable to work, whether at home or in a hospital. Documentation such as hospital records, diagnostic results, and medical certificates must support the period claimed. SSS uses this period to evaluate compensable days and verify the validity of the illness.
Hospital delivery in the Philippines can easily cost ₱60,000 - ₱200,000 depending on the hospital and type of delivery.
Many parents use a credit card to manage these expenses while waiting for their SSS maternity benefits.
