June 2026 EDD Guide

June 2026 EDD SSS Maternity Qualifying Period

If your expected delivery date is in June 2026, your SSS maternity qualifying period is not June 2026 itself. First, identify the semester of contingency, then use the 12 months before that semester.

Quick answer for June 2026 EDD

If your EDD is in June 2026, your semester of contingency is January 2026 to June 2026.

Your SSS maternity qualifying period is the 12 months before that semester: January 2025 to December 2025.

Simple answer: For June 2026 EDD, SSS checks your posted contributions from January 2025 to December 2025. Contributions from January 2026 to June 2026 are inside the semester of contingency and do not count for this claim.
Taglish explanation: Kung June 2026 ang EDD mo, hindi June 2026 contributions ang unang titingnan. Ang counted months ay January 2025 hanggang December 2025. Ang January 2026 to June 2026 ay excluded dahil kasama na sa semester of contingency.

June 2026 EDD timeline summary

Item For June 2026 EDD What it means
EDD month June 2026 This falls in the 2nd quarter of 2026.
Quarter of contingency April to June 2026 This is the quarter where the expected delivery falls.
Semester of contingency January 2026 to June 2026 This includes the quarter of delivery and the quarter before it.
Qualifying period January 2025 to December 2025 These are the 12 months SSS checks for posted contributions.

Months that may count for June 2026 EDD

For a June 2026 expected delivery date, the following months are inside your 12-month qualifying period. These are the months where posted SSS contributions may help your maternity benefit eligibility and computation.

January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
Eligibility reminder: You generally need at least 3 posted monthly contributions within this qualifying period. For the benefit amount, SSS uses the applicable MSCs inside the correct period.

Months that do not count for June 2026 EDD

The months inside the semester of contingency do not count toward the 12-month qualifying period for this claim.

Excluded months Why they do not count
January 2026 to June 2026 These months are inside the semester of contingency for a June 2026 EDD.
June 2026 itself Even though it is the EDD month, it is part of the excluded semester of contingency.
Late payments after the qualifying period Payments made too late may not help if they are outside the correct qualifying period or not posted properly.
Taglish explanation: Kahit may hulog ka sa January 2026, February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, or June 2026, hindi iyon ang primary na counted period para sa June 2026 EDD. Nasa semester of contingency na ang months na iyon.

What to do next after checking June 2026 EDD

  1. Check if you have at least 3 posted contributions from January 2025 to December 2025.
    This is the first eligibility check for the June 2026 qualifying period.
  2. Review your MSCs inside the qualifying period.
    The benefit amount depends on the correct MSCs, not just the peso amount you paid.
  3. Use the main calculator to estimate your benefit.
    After confirming the months that count, estimate your possible maternity benefit amount.
  4. If you are still planning contributions, check the maximum benefit path.
    The max benefit calculator is useful before the qualifying period is over, not after the claim has already been approved.

Common mistakes for June 2026 EDD

Mistake 1: Counting June 2026 contribution

June 2026 is inside the semester of contingency, so it does not count toward the January 2025 to December 2025 qualifying period.

Mistake 2: Looking only at the latest 3 or 6 months

SSS checks the 12-month qualifying period before the semester of contingency. Do not assume the latest months automatically count.

Mistake 3: Confusing contribution payment with MSC

Your paid contribution amount is not always the same number used in the benefit formula. Use the contribution calculator to understand the MSC basis.

Mistake 4: Recalculating with an old EDD after the date changes

If your actual delivery date moves to a different quarter, recompute because the semester of contingency may change.

Taglish tip: Ang pinaka-common na mali ay akala ng member counted ang month ng panganganak. For June 2026 EDD, ang June 2026 ay hindi counted dahil nasa semester of contingency na siya.

Need backup funds while preparing for maternity expenses?

If you are checking your June 2026 qualifying period because you are planning hospital, baby, and household expenses, compare your options carefully before borrowing.

Use credit responsibly. Only apply if you understand fees, due dates, and repayment.

Frequently asked questions

For June 2026 EDD, your semester of contingency is January 2026 to June 2026. Your 12-month qualifying period is January 2025 to December 2025. Taglish: ito ang months na titignan kung may posted contributions ka. You can also verify this using the SSS Maternity Qualifying Period Calculator.

The months that may count are January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025, June 2025, July 2025, August 2025, September 2025, October 2025, November 2025, and December 2025. You generally need at least 3 posted contributions inside this period.

No. January 2026 to June 2026 are inside the semester of contingency for a June 2026 EDD. Taglish: kahit may hulog ka sa months na ito, hindi sila counted sa qualifying period for this claim. Read the full SSS maternity qualifying period guide for the full rule.

Recompute using your actual delivery date or updated EDD. If the final date moves to a different quarter, your semester of contingency and qualifying period may change. Use the qualifying period calculator again when your date changes.

First, check if you have at least 3 posted contributions from January 2025 to December 2025. Then use the SSS Maternity Benefits Calculator to estimate your benefit. If you are still planning contributions, you can also check the Max SSS Maternity Benefit Calculator.

The qualifying period rule is the same. Voluntary members still use the semester of contingency and 12-month qualifying period. What matters is whether your contributions were paid and posted in the correct months. To understand contribution and MSC, use the SSS Contribution Calculator.

After approval, the next concern is payout timing, employer handling, DAEM or bank account issues, and crediting. Read the SSS maternity payout after approval guide if your claim is already approved but not yet credited.

Related 2026 EDD qualifying period guides

Choose the guide that matches your EDD month. If your actual delivery date changes, use the guide for the actual month or recompute with the calculator.

More SSS maternity tools

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