Do employees pay social security by themselves or by the company during pregnancy?

During maternity leave, social security, individual contributions shall be borne by individuals, and unit contributions shall be borne by units.

Employers and employees shall pay social insurance premiums on a monthly basis, and part of the social insurance premiums borne by employees shall be withheld and remitted by employers from employees' wages. For the maternity insurance fund that has participated in maternity insurance, the maternity insurance fund shall pay the corresponding maternity allowance according to the average monthly salary of employees in the previous year. If the employer fails to participate in maternity insurance, the employer shall pay the maternity allowance according to the standard of the salary of female employees before maternity leave.

The materials required for maternity insurance are as follows:

1, copies of ID cards of both parties;

2. Original and photocopy of birth certificate issued by the family planning department;

3. Original and photocopy of birth medical certificate;

4. Original receipt of medical expenses;

5, a copy of the first page of hospital medical records and doctor's advice, in non designated medical institutions, must be stamped with the official seal of the hospital on the copy of the first page of hospital medical records;

6. Provide my passbook and a copy, and indicate the contact number.

Legal basis:

Special provisions on labor protection for female workers

Article 8

Maternity allowance for female employees during maternity leave shall be paid by the maternity insurance fund according to the standard of the average monthly salary of employees in the previous year; Those who have not participated in maternity insurance shall be paid by the employer according to the wage standard of female employees before maternity leave.

Medical expenses incurred by female workers in childbirth or abortion shall be paid by maternity insurance fund according to the items and standards stipulated in maternity insurance. Did not participate in maternity insurance, paid by the employer.