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These are the most common SSS maternity concerns from real questions submitted on this site. Choose the closest concern, or use the Questions Finder above for a specific case.

Can I still pay my contributions?
Check which qualifying months are still open and the applicable deadline.
What months count for my maternity benefit?
Find your exact 12-month SSS maternity qualifying period from your EDD.
How much maternity benefit will I get?
Use the full calculator for a personalized benefit estimate and next steps.
I resigned, separated, or changed member type
Check what happens to your maternity benefit after leaving an employer.
MAT-1 / Maternity Notification
Browse answered MAT-1 cases, late notification questions, and next steps.
MAT-2 / Filing my maternity claim
Go to the MAT-2 guide for filing, requirements, and claim preparation.
My maternity claim was rejected or denied
Use the rejection guide to match the exact SSS error or rejection reason.
Miscarriage / stillbirth / ETP
Open the dedicated miscarriage maternity hub for benefits, filing, and requirements.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: February 2027 General Question
Question from Emy
Oct 2, 2026

Mabibilang pa ba sa Maternity Benefits ko kung babayaran ko ngayong October 2026 ang contri para sa September 2026?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 **Depende po sa EDD at member type mo.**

Kung ang **last month ng qualifying period mo ay September 2026** (halimbawa EDD January–March 2027), ang September contribution intended for that MatBen should be paid **on or before end of September 2026**. Kung October 2026 mo pa babayaran, **hindi na siya counted for that maternity claim**.

Pero kung **EDD mo is April–June 2027**, iba ang qualifying period at possible na counted pa ang September payment made in October, depending sa member type/payment deadline.

👉 Calculator:
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Send mo lang mommy ang **EDD + member type**, then masasabi ko exactly kung counted ang September contribution mo.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: March 2027 General Question
Question from chandrah
Oct 2, 2026

edd ko is march 2027, tapos ang last hulog ko is march 2025 pa and october 1 na po ngayon, ang tanong ko po pwede pa rin po ba akong mag hulog sa qualifying months ko? and makakuha ng maternity benifits?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 For EDD March 2027, ang qualifying period mo ay October 2025–September 2026. Kailangan may at least 3 valid contributions within that period para maka-qualify. Social Security System
Since March 2025 pa ang last hulog mo at October 1, 2026 na ngayon, kung Voluntary / Self-Employed / NWS ka, unfortunately hindi na puwedeng habulin ngayon ang missed qualifying months. Past-due months become contribution gaps and retroactive payment is not allowed. Social Security System
For this March 2027 MatBen, contributions intended to count should have been paid on or before end of September 2026.
So kung wala kang kahit 3 valid contributions from October 2025–September 2026, unfortunately hindi ka na makakahabol for this pregnancy. If Employee ka, ibang case iyon—possible na employer ang kailangang mag-remit ng missing contributions.
👉 Calculator:
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🎥 March 2027 EDD guide:
https://youtu.be/Wk5uDmaHl4g

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Member: Self-Employed EDD: June 2027 General Question
Question from norabel
Oct 2, 2026

anu month a akin bayaran

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 Para ma-estimate kung magkano ang maternity benefit mo, kailangan ko lang itong details:
– EDD or actual delivery date
– Member type: Employee / Voluntary / Self-Employed / OFW / NWS
– Months na may posted SSS contributions
– Contribution amount per month
SSS uses the 6 highest Monthly Salary Credits (MSC) within your qualifying period. For live childbirth, the benefit is usually computed for 105 days.
👉 Calculator:
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Send mo lang mommy yung EDD + months + contribution amounts, then pwede natin i-estimate yung possible MatBen mo.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: October 2026 General Question
Question from Dinalyn
Oct 2, 2026

Ilan ang estimated amount ang makukuha ko sa maternity leave?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 Para ma-estimate kung magkano ang maternity benefit mo, kailangan ko lang itong details:
– EDD or actual delivery date
– Member type: Employee / Voluntary / Self-Employed / OFW / NWS
– Months na may posted SSS contributions
– Contribution amount per month
SSS uses the 6 highest Monthly Salary Credits (MSC) within your qualifying period. For live childbirth, the benefit is usually computed for 105 days.
👉 Calculator:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com
Send mo lang mommy yung EDD + months + contribution amounts, then pwede natin i-estimate yung possible MatBen mo.

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Your October 2026 EDD and Voluntary member type are already selected. Confirm the details to see the contribution months SSS may count and the next step that applies to you.
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Member: Voluntary EDD: January 2027 General Question
Question from Karla
Oct 2, 2026

Edd ko January 2027 qualify ba ako based sa hulog ko?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 For **EDD January 2027**, ang **qualifying period mo ay October 2025–September 2026**.

Para maka-qualify sa SSS maternity benefit, kailangan may at least **3 valid monthly contributions** within that period.

So **possible kang qualified**, pero kailangan makita natin yung actual hulog mo para masabi nang sure.

👉 Calculator:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com

🎥 **January 2027 EDD guide:**
https://youtu.be/AosGUymw4G8

Send mo lang mommy yung **months na may hulog + amount per month**, then mache-check natin kung qualified ka at ma-estimate din ang possible MatBen.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: April 2027 General Question
Question from Emz
Oct 2, 2026

Paano pag naka 6 mos hulog lng

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 **Okay lang kahit 6 months lang ang hulog mo**, basta lahat ng 6 months ay pasok sa qualifying period mo. Minimum requirement lang naman ang **3 valid monthly contributions**.

For the amount, SSS uses your **6 highest MSCs** within the qualifying period. So kung 6 months lang ang hulog mo, puwedeng gamitin lahat ng 6 months na iyon sa computation.

Halimbawa, kung all 6 months are at **₱20,000 MSC**, possible ang around **₱70,000 MatBen for 105-day live childbirth**.

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Member: Employee EDD: September 2026 General Question
Question from EVELYN
Oct 2, 2026

edd sept 26, 2026

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 For **EDD September 26, 2026**, ang **qualifying period mo ay April 2025–March 2026**.

Para maka-qualify sa SSS maternity benefit, kailangan may at least **3 valid monthly contributions** within that period.

So possible kang qualified, pero kailangan makita natin kung may at least 3 posted contributions ka from **April 2025 to March 2026**.

👉 Calculator:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com

Wala pa tayong saved **September 2026 EDD video tutorial**, kaya hindi ako maglalagay ng ibang month na video.

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Member: Employee EDD: February 2027 General Question
Question from Donna
Oct 2, 2026

Feb 2027 edd quality po ba ko sa maternity ngayon

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 For **EDD February 2027**, ang **qualifying period mo ay October 2025–September 2026**.

Para maka-qualify sa SSS maternity benefit, kailangan may at least **3 valid monthly contributions** within that period.

So kung may **3 or more posted contributions ka from October 2025 to September 2026**, possible kang qualified. Since **September ang last qualifying month**, contributions intended for this MatBen should have been paid **on or before end of September 2026**.

👉 Calculator:
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🎥 **February 2027 EDD guide:**
https://youtu.be/FvI2gVRmKEM

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Member: Employee EDD: February 2027 General Question
Question from Jamaica
Oct 2, 2026

EDD ko February 2027.
Qualified po ba ako base sa contributions ko?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 For **EDD February 2027**, ang **qualifying period mo ay October 2025–September 2026**.

Para maka-qualify sa SSS maternity benefit, kailangan may at least **3 valid monthly contributions** within that period.

So **possible kang qualified**, pero kailangan makita natin ang actual contributions mo para masabi nang sure.

👉 Calculator:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com

🎥 **February 2027 EDD guide:**
https://youtu.be/FvI2gVRmKEM

Send mo lang mommy yung **months na may hulog + amount per month**, then mache-check natin kung qualified ka at ma-estimate din ang possible MatBen.

Check your EDD, member type, months & deadlines
Your February 2027 EDD and Employee member type are already selected. Confirm the details to see the contribution months SSS may count and the next step that applies to you.
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Member: Voluntary EDD: February 2027 General Question
Question from Reyna
Oct 1, 2026

Magkano ang maternity benefit KO?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Oct 3, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 Para ma-estimate kung magkano ang SSS Maternity Benefit mo, kailangan ko itong details:
– EDD or actual delivery date
– Member type: Employee / Voluntary / Self-Employed / OFW / NWS
– Months na may posted contributions
– Contribution amount per month
SSS uses the 6 highest MSCs within your qualifying period para sa computation.
👉 Calculator:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com
Send mo lang mommy yung details sa taas, then kukuwentahin natin ang estimated MatBen mo.

Check your EDD, member type, months & deadlines
Your February 2027 EDD and Voluntary member type are already selected. Confirm the details to see the contribution months SSS may count and the next step that applies to you.
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