Text-SSS for self-employed’s maternity notification
“I AM PREGNANT”
VOLUNTARY and self-employed expectant mothers can now use the Text-SSS facility in submitting maternity notifications to the Social Security System.
SSS President and Chief Executive Emmanuel F. Dooc has described the Text-SSS facility for individually-paying members is an option open to them to notify SSS about their pregnancy aside from the current practice of submitting maternity notifications directly to any SSS branch.
In a press statement, Dooc added that expectant mothers will not be required initially to submit a proof of pregnancy when notifying the SSS through the facility. Proof will be required when the member applies for reimbursement of maternity benefit.
This text facility is exclusive to individually paying members for now, and that employed members must still notify the SSS through their employers.
Submission of the maternity notification via text message should be in the following format: SSS MATERNITYNOTIF <SSNumber> <PIN> <Expected Delivery Date MM/DD/YYYY> <Total Number of Pregnancies (including this pregnancy)> to be sent to 2600.
Each text costs P2.50 for Globe/Touch Mobile and Smart subscribers and P2.00 for Sun Cellular subscribers. The member will receive a confirmation.
Aside from the Text-SSS facility, maternity notifications can be done online thru the My.SSS portal in the SSS website. Members will be asked to provide information such as expected date of delivery, number of delivery, and date of last delivery or miscarriage.
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