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Voluntary Employer / Resigned / Separated
Question from Rose
Asked Jun 30, 2026

Na lay off po ako from work. Separation date ko is june 30. Naka submit na po ako ng mat 1 sa employer ko and nakita ko din sa sss online app na submitted pero sabi ng hr na need daw ako na mag process personally and then d na nila ma pa process yung cash advance. Ano po bang next steps ko? And how do i make sure po na d babayaran ng sss ang previous employmer ko? Na direkta na dapat sa akin.

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Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team: Answered Jun 30, 2026

Yes mommy, since separation date mo is June 30 and hindi ka na nila bibigyan ng cash advance, ikaw na ang mag-file directly sa SSS after manganak as separated member 😊

Next steps mo:

Save screenshot ng MAT-1 status na “Submitted” sa My.SSS.
Ask HR for Certificate of Separation with:
effective date: June 30, and no advance maternity benefit was paid.
Make sure may approved DAEM/bank account sa My.SSS under your name.
After manganak, file Maternity Benefit Application / MAT-2 in My.SSS as separated member.
Tell HR in writing: “Please certify in My.SSS that no advance maternity benefit was paid to me.”

SSS Circular 2023-011 says separated members who did not receive advance payment may file the maternity benefit application directly with SSS, and the previous employer may need to certify online before SSS processes/payment.

Para hindi mapunta sa previous employer: do not sign/accept any cash advance from them, file using your own My.SSS/DAEM, and submit the certificate saying no advance payment. If closed na company or hindi makakuha ng certificate, SSS has an Affidavit of Undertaking for Non-Receipt of Advance Payment option.

Check estimate here mommy:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com

Check how to file after resignation or separation
See whether you should file through your former employer or directly with SSS.

Related Questions

Voluntary General Question
Question from Jessica
Asked Jul 27, 2026

Kaka alam ko lang na buntis ako, wala na akong hulog simula noong june 2025

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Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team: Answered Jul 27, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 Hindi po automatic na hindi ka qualified, pero kailangan muna malaman ang EDD month/year mo.

Sa SSS MatBen, ang tinitingnan ay kung may at least 3 paid and posted contributions sa qualifying period mo.

Since wala ka nang hulog simula June 2025, ganito ang guide:

Kung Oct–Dec 2026 ang EDD mo, likely hindi qualified kung wala kang hulog from July 2025–June 2026.
Kung Jan–Mar 2027 ang EDD mo, possible pa kung makakahulog ka ng July–September 2026 on time.
Kung Apr–Jun 2027 ang EDD mo, possible pa rin kung makakahulog ka ng at least 3 months in 2026 on time.

Pakicomment mommy ang EDD month/year mo para macheck kung anong months ang dapat mong bayaran at kung pwede pa makahabol.

Check din dito mommy:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com

Check your estimated SSS maternity benefit
Use your member type, EDD, and contribution details to get a personalized estimate and next steps.
Voluntary Contribution / Payment Deadline EDD: March 2026
Question from Jessica
Asked Jul 27, 2026

EDD ko po March 2026 at Voluntary member po ako. Sa calculator, wala po akong inilagay na paid/posted contribution sa qualifying period. Gusto ko pong malaman kung maaari ko pang bayaran ang March 2027 and April 2027 para maka-qualify sa SSS maternity benefit. Ang tanong ko po: Nag check ako sa calculator ng maternity benefit ng sss totoo bang pwede ko pa mahulugan ang qualifying dates ko from july to September para maka avail ng maternity benefit?

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Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team: Answered Jul 27, 2026

Hi mommy 😊 Pakicheck muna ang year kasi magkaiba ang sagot:

Kung March 2027 ang EDD mo, ang qualifying period mo ay October 2025–September 2026.

Yes, possible na makatulong ang July, August, September 2026 para maka-qualify, basta mabayaran gamit valid PRN at ma-post before October 2026. Para safe, bayaran mo siya on or before end of September 2026, kasi October 2026 ang start ng semester of contingency mo.

Pero ang March 2027 at April 2027 na hulog ay hindi na counted sa March 2027 MatBen.

Kung March 2026 talaga ang EDD mo, hindi na po hahabol ang July–September 2026 or 2027 payments, kasi tapos na ang qualifying period.

Last QP month for March 2027 EDD: September 2026 — qualifying payments should be made on or before end of September 2026.

Watch the EDD March 2027 guide:
https://youtu.be/Wk5uDmaHl4g?si=CWFjXwU72xBWm_fW

Check estimate dito mommy:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com

Check your exact qualifying months and deadlines
See which contribution months may count based on your EDD and SSS member type.
Voluntary Contribution / Payment Deadline EDD: February 2027
Question from Maria
Asked Jul 26, 2026

EDD ko po February 2027 at Voluntary member po ako. Sa calculator, wala po akong inilagay na paid/posted contribution sa qualifying period. Gusto ko pong malaman kung maaari ko pang bayaran ang July 2026, August 2026, and September 2026 para maka-qualify sa SSS maternity benefit. Ang tanong ko po: how much po ang ihuhulog ko sa 3 months?

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Answer from SSS Maternity Calculator Team: Answered Jul 27, 2026

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

Kung wala ka pang ibang paid/posted contribution sa qualifying period, kailangan mo ng at least 3 months para maka-qualify.

For July, August, September 2026, ito ang practical options:

Best for higher MatBen:
₱3,000 per month × 3 months = ₱9,000 total
Estimated MatBen for normal/CS 105 days: around ₱35,000

Minimum only:
₱750 per month × 3 months = ₱2,250 total
Estimated MatBen for normal/CS 105 days: around ₱8,750

So kung kaya ng budget at ang goal mo ay mas mataas ang maternity benefit, ₱3,000 per month ang mas okay. No need na lumampas sa ₱3,000 per month for MatBen purpose kasi SSS maternity computation is based only up to ₱20,000 regular MSC.

Important: bayaran at ma-post ang July–September 2026 on or before September 2026 para safe, kasi October 2026 ang start ng semester of contingency mo.

Last QP month: September 2026 — qualifying payments should be made on or before end of September 2026.

Watch the EDD February 2027 guide:
https://youtu.be/FvI2gVRmKEM?si=ejIDbagMWfc4NPn0

Check estimate dito mommy:
https://sssmaternitybenefitscalculator.com

Check your exact qualifying months and deadlines
See which contribution months may count based on your EDD and SSS member type.

Preparing for Baby Expenses?

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.

Apply for a UnionBank Credit Card
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