Legal analysis: single mothers can apply for reimbursement from social insurance institutions, and the funds needed for reimbursement are paid from the maternity insurance fund.

Legal basis: According to Article 54 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law, if the employer has paid maternity insurance premium, its employees will enjoy maternity insurance benefits; Unemployed spouses of employees enjoy maternity medical expenses in accordance with state regulations. The required funds are paid from the maternity insurance fund. Maternity insurance benefits include maternity medical expenses and maternity allowance.