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Is there any maternity allowance paid by individuals in social security?

Legal analysis: no, individuals are not allowed to receive maternity allowance after paying social security. Maternity allowance is the cost of maternity insurance, which only requires employers to pay maternity insurance premiums in accordance with state regulations, and employees do not pay maternity insurance premiums. Individuals cannot pay maternity insurance.

Legal basis: Article 53 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that employees shall participate in maternity insurance, and the employer shall pay maternity insurance premiums in accordance with state regulations, while employees shall not pay maternity insurance premiums.