The Dependent Pension is an additional allowance given to the qualified minor children of a retired or disabled SSS pensioner. Up to five dependent children may each receive 10% of the pensioner’s monthly pension amount. Eligible dependents include legitimate, legitimated, legally adopted, and illegitimate children, provided they are unmarried, unemployed, and below 21 years old unless permanently disabled. This additional support helps families maintain financial stability after the breadwinner's retirement.
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.
