Can I pay social security by myself if I have children?

Generally speaking, the social security paid by oneself can only reimburse the medical expenses of giving birth to children, but not maternity insurance, because maternity insurance is generally paid by employers and individuals cannot pay it themselves. That is, if there is no job or the unit fails to pay social security, there will be no maternity insurance benefits, and those who pay maternity insurance normally can enjoy maternity insurance benefits.

legal ground

Article 29 of the Social Insurance Law

The medical expenses of the insured shall be paid by the basic medical insurance fund, and shall be directly settled by social insurance agencies, medical institutions and pharmaceutical business units. The administrative department of social insurance and the administrative department of health shall establish a settlement system for medical expenses in different places to facilitate the insured to enjoy the basic medical insurance benefits.