When an applicant submits the MAT 1 form, her employer views the application, verifies the details, and then applies for reimbursement on behalf of his employee. The application form used in this process known as the MAT 2 form is submitted by the employer. The purpose of this form is to claim reimbursement on behalf of an expected employee.
However, one cannot submit the application to avail of maternity benefits for employees without meeting the eligibility criteria and providing the required documents. If an employer fails to provide all the required documents, the reimbursement process will be jammed in the middle. Come with me to see the eligibility criteria and the required documents for the MAT 2 form in order to secure reimbursement.
SSS Maternity Reimbursement Requirements
- An applicant must have an SSS membership.
- An applicant must have at least 3 monthly contributions in the last 12 months.
- An applicant has submitted a form after miscarriage or childbirth.
Required Documents for MAT 2 Form
- An applicant must provide a completed MAT 2 form.
- An applicant must provide certified copies of birth certificates registered with Local Civil Registration.
- An applicant must provide an operating room record to prove a treatment or a childbirth birth.
- If it is a case of stillbirth, the applicant must provide a Fetal Birth Certificate.
- If it is a case of miscarriage or an abortion, an applicant must provide these documents:
- Results of pregnancy before the abortion or miscarriage.
- Authentic medical certificates with treatment history.
- D&C report certified by hospital representatives.
How to Download MAT 2 Form?
There are various ways to get the MAT 2 form, such as you can visit the SSS office as well as one can contact the SSS helpline to get a pdf format MAT 2 form. But the simplest and easiest way to get the form is by clicking on the link that I have provided below. As the form opens, click on the download icon that is available on the top left side of the page and it will be downloaded.
Step-by-Step Guide to Fill Out MAT 2 Form
- Step 1: Go to the link that is provided below and download the MAT 2 form.
- Download Link: https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/MAT2.pdf
- Step 2: Print the MAT 2 form and review it before you start filling blanks.
- Step 3: The form is divided into three sections in which the top one belongs to the information of the employee, so ask your employee to provide her information, including SS number, name, address, etc.
- Step 4: The second section is for the employer to provide you with information, including your home address, postal code, date, and signature.
- Step 5: The third section is for SSS, so leave it empty.
Final Words
In the beginning, an employee requests maternity benefits by submitting the MAT 1 form and the employer releases her funds. Later, the MAT 2 form is submitted by the employer when an employee experiences a delivery of a baby.
If the employer meets the eligibility criteria, attaches authentic, certified copies of documents, and fills out the form without leaving any section empty, he can secure funds.