Filing a complaint if your employer failed to notify SSS
"" Required Documents for Late Filing (Especially Without MAT-1)
Document
Purpose
... SSS Maternity Benefit Application (Form E-1)
Main form to file your claim
... Affidavit of Late Filing (Notarized)
Explain why MAT-1 or claim was not filed on time
... PSA Birth Certificate or Hospital Birth Cert
Proof of delivery
... Medical Certificate
Proof of pregnancy, delivery, or miscarriage
... Prenatal and Hospital Records
Support pregnancy timeline
... Employer Certification or Pay Slips
Prove employment during pregnancy
... Complaint Record (if any)
If employer failed to file MAT-1
... SSS Contribution Record (optional)
To verify eligibility and estimate benefit
3/4 Sample Affidavit of Late Filing of Maternity Notification / Claim
You may use the following template, then get it notarized before submission:
Republic of the Philippines City/Municipality of [Your City]
AFFIDAVIT OF LATE FILING OF MATERNITY BENEFITS
I, [Your Full Name], of legal age, Filipino citizen, and currently residing at [Your Full Address], after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
That I am a registered member of the Social Security System (SSS) with SSS number [Your SSS Number]; That I gave birth to my child on [Date of Delivery], at [Name of Hospital or Clinic]; That I failed to file the required Maternity Notification (MAT-1) and/or benefit claim due to [State your reason: lack of knowledge, health concerns, employerTMs failure to file, etc.]; That I am now respectfully requesting SSS to accept my maternity claim and consider my case despite the delay; That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the above and support my benefit claim. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this [Date], at [City], Philippines.
Or a denial letter (if rejected), with instructions
What If My Claim is Denied?
If your late claim is denied, hereTMs what you can do:
1. Review the Reason for Denial
Common reasons include:
Filing beyond the 2-year limit without strong justification
No proof of pregnancy or delivery
No sufficient SSS contributions
2. Submit a Request for Reconsideration
Go to the SSS branch and ask for a Motion for Reconsideration form.
Provide additional evidence if needed.
3. File a Formal Appeal
If reconsideration fails, you may file a written appeal to: SSS Commission " Office of the President and CEO
- Legal assistance may help if employer negligence is involved or if your rights were violated.
" Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I file if I gave birth 3 years ago? >' Most likely not accepted, unless extraordinary circumstances are justified and approved by SSS.
Q: Can I claim even if my employer didnTMt file MAT-1? ... Yes, by filing it yourself with a notarized affidavit, complaint, and medical documentation.
Q: How long does SSS take to process a late claim? -' It may take 30"90 days, depending on the case complexity and completeness of documents.
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.
