A Dependent Child Pension is an additional allowance provided to each qualified minor child of a deceased member receiving a death pension. Up to five dependent children may receive an extra 10% of the pensioner’s monthly pension amount.
Eligible children must be legitimate, legitimated, legally adopted, or illegitimate, and below 21 years old unless incapacitated. Proof of dependency must be submitted with the claim.
This benefit ensures that children continue to receive financial support even after the death of their parent, helping cover education, food, and daily living expenses.
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.
