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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: December 2026 Contribution / Payment Deadline
Question from MYRALYN
Jun 18, 2026

Ang EDD ko po ay Dec. 2026 pwede ko pa bang bayaran ang January to June?
May contributionpo ako ng 6 years around 115, 000 nalaman ko lang na buntis ako ay nung may lang at d pa ako naka pag update ng payment natigil ang contribution ko ng 2years. Magagamit ko pa ba ang nakaraang contribution ko?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Qualifying Period mo mi Jul 2025 – Jun 2026, yan dapat mga months na may hulog mo. Try mo generate 1PRN for April to June pay mo xa on or before end of June or better as early as possible

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Member: Voluntary EDD: December 2026 Qualifying Period
Question from Elsa
Jun 18, 2026

Edd ko po December 24. Pwd pa bang maghulog ng April to June 2026?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Qualifying Period mo mi Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 if makapag generate ka 1prn for April May June pay mo xa on or before end of June or much better as early as possible.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: February 2027 Qualifying Period
Question from Jane
Jun 18, 2026

EDD KO po is February 2027 anong month po dapat KO hulugan? Gusto KO po mghulog at least 3000 per month voluntary po. Since matagal KO na siya Hindi nahulugan for years, at balak KO na xa I continue hanging pagkatapos manganak

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Qualifying Period mo Mi Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 yan dapat mga months na may hulog mo try to generate April to June 1 Quarter Pay mo xa on or before end of July, Then yung July to Sept 1 Quarter 1 PRN pay mo xa on or before end of Sept.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: September 2026 Qualifying Period
Question from Brainalyn
Jun 18, 2026

Edd ko po is sep 9 2026 pero ung last hulog ko sa sss is January 2026 lang qualified ba akong makakuha ng maternity benefits?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Eto mi Qualifying Period Apr 2025 – Mar 2026 yan dapat mga months na may hulog ka atleast 3mons posted contribution para ma qualify ka.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: September 2026 Contribution / Payment Deadline
Question from Mery
Jun 18, 2026

EDD ko po ay September 2026, pwede pa ba ako maghulog ngayong April - June?

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Qualifying Period mo Mi Apr 2025 – Mar 2026 dina abot mi outside Qualifying period na xa.di kasama sa i count ni SSS

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Member: Voluntary EDD: Not provided Qualifying Period
Question from Ginalyn
Jun 18, 2026

Goodmorning Po,Edd q Po is November 2026,nkpag pay Po aq bago ng April to June..pwde q pa Po kaya I continue Ang bayad q hanggng edd q ng Nov. Thankyou

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Hi Mi, Qualifying Period mo Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 yan po mga months na i calculate ni SSS for MATBEN mo yung July onward outside QP napo pero if you want to continue contribution parin mi yes po pwede po and We also recommend kasi hindi lang naman Matben ang pwde ma avail sa SSS.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: August 2026 Contribution / Payment Deadline
Question from Leamae
Jun 18, 2026

Hindi po ako Nakapag hulog ng January to march qualified parin po ba ako for maternity benefits. Pero nag hulog nmn po ako ng April to June . Edd ko po is august

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Eto mi Qualifying Period mo Apr 2025 – Mar 2026 yan dapat mga month na mayhulog ka atleast 3mons posted contribution.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: February 2027 Qualifying Period
Question from Rose
Jun 18, 2026

edd ko po is february 2027

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Qualifying Period Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

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Member: Voluntary EDD: Not provided MAT-2 / Claim Filing
Question from Yohan
Jun 18, 2026

kailan ko makukuha ang sss maternity benefits ko

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 24, 2026

Usually mommy, makukuha mo ang SSS maternity benefit after ma-file at ma-approve ang maternity claim/MAT-2.

Kung employed ka, usually si employer/HR ang mag-aadvance or mag-aasikaso, then SSS reimburses them.
Kung voluntary/SE/OFW/separated, diretso sa approved disbursement account mo once approved.

Practical estimate: around 1–4 weeks, depende kung complete ang documents, approved ang bank/e-wallet, at walang correction sa claim. Some cases receive payout around 3–10 business days after approval, but it is not guaranteed.

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Member: Voluntary EDD: July 2026 Qualifying Period
Question from Baby
Jun 17, 2026

Edd july 21,2026

Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team Answered Jun 18, 2026

Qualifying Period Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

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