Maternity Claim Miscarriage Guidelines

Summary

In the Philippines, you may be eligible for maternity benefits under the Social Security System (SSS) even after a miscarriage. You need at least 3 monthly contributions within the 12-month period before the miscarriage. Employers must notify SSS if you are employed; otherwise, you must notify SSS directly. You can choose not to file a claim, but you may lose certain benefits.

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About my miscarriage maternity claim
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me where you are located? Laws about maternity claims can vary based on location.
Philippines
Hello ****. In the Philippines, you may be eligible for maternity benefits under the Social Security System (SSS) regardless of miscarriage. It's important that:
- You have at least * monthly contributions within the *-month period immediately preceding the semester of your miscarriage.
- Your employer, if employed, should notify SSS through Sickness Notification. If voluntary, self-employed, or OFW, you should notify SSS directly.
- You should submit required documents to claim the benefit.
Can I declined to file maternity claim to my employer
Yes, ****, you can choose to not file a maternity claim with your employer. However, please note, by doing so, you may lose out on certain benefits provided by the Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines.