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Notification Procedures For Employees and Employers: As soon as a member becomes pregnant, she must immediately notify her employer of such pregnancy and the probable date of her childbirth at least 60 days from the date of conception by accomplishing the SSS Maternity Notification Form and by submitting proof of pregnancy. The employer must, in turn, notify the SSS through the submission of the maternity notification form and proof of pregnancy immediately after the receipt of the notification from the employee member. Notification may be made over the counter at an SSS branch, or online through the SSS Website (www.sss.gov.ph), in which the member/employer must be a registered user. For Unemployed, Self-employed and Voluntary Members: Unemployed, self-employed or voluntary paying members should notify the SSS directly. Effects of failure or delay in notification If the employee fails to notify the employer, or the SSS, in the case of an unemployed, self-employed or voluntarily paying member, the maternity benefit application may be denied. Application Requirements For Notification For Employee , Unemployed/Self-Employed/Voluntary members Maternity Notification Form UMID or SSS biometrics ID card or two (2) other valid IDs, both with signature and at least one (1) with photo and date of birth Proof of pregnancy (ultrasound report) For Reimbursement For Employed Members Maternity Notification Form duly stamped and received by SSS Maternity Reimbursement Form UMID or SSS biometrics ID card or two (2) other valid IDs, both with signature and at least one (1) with photo and date of birth To ensure receipt of benefits by members, authorized company representatives who file maternity benefit claim must present the member's SSS digitized ID or E-6 acknowledgement stub with two valid IDs (at least one with photo). This requirement is in addition to the presentation by the company representative's own SSS digitized ID and blue-card. For Separated Members Maternity Reimbursement Form Certification from last employer showing the effective date of separation from employment or notice of company's closure/strike or certification from the Department of Labor and Employment that the employee or employer has a pending labor case. Certification that no advance payment was granted (if confinement days applied for are within or prior to separation). UMID or SSS biometrics ID card or two (2) other valid IDs, both with signature and at least one (1) with photo and date of birth For Self-Employed/Voluntary Members Maternity Notification Form duly stamped and received by SSS Maternity Reimbursement Form UMID or SSS biometrics ID card or two (2) other valid IDs, both with signature and at least one (1) with photo and date of birth Additional Requirements Normal delivery - certified true or authenticated copy of duly registered birth certificate. In case the child dies or is a stillborn, duly registered death or fetal death certificate. Caesarean delivery - certified or authenticated copy of duly registered birth certificate and certified true copy of operating room record/surgical memorandum. Miscarriage or abortion - obstetrical history stating the number of pregnancy certified by the attending physician and dilatation and curettage (D&C) report for incomplete abortion, pregnancy test before and after abortion with age of gestation and hystopath report for complete abortion. Filing Procedure Claims may be filed at the nearest SSS office. However, processing will be done at the branch where the employer and employee records are based. You can also watch our How-To video for a more detailed instruction.