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Who can get Maternity Allowance?
For people who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and do not get Statutory Maternity Pay. It is based on recent work and National Insurance. It is not a public fund.
- Paid by Department for Work and Pensions.
- The catalogue looks for: Pregnant or a baby under 1.
- The catalogue looks for: Worked recently.
- The catalogue looks for: National Insurance was paid, or you were self-employed.
- The catalogue looks for: Statutory Maternity Pay is not being paid.
- This is not a decision. The department or the council decides.
Department for Work and Pensions
Indicative only. Not advice. Confirm it on the official page before you rely on it.