I am only 7 weeks pregnant so not due until May 2007 but the company i work for is closing down at the end of November 2006 which is a bit of a ***** but does anyone know what i can do about getting any maternity benefits? My partner works but i don't feel comfortable leaving him to support me our son and a new baby and been as i cannot work straight after having the baby i wondered if anyone had any similar experience and knows if there is anything i am entitled to
2006-10-05 04:18:25 · 18 answers · asked by Sarah A 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am in the UK by the way
2006-10-05 21:32:17 · update #1
If you have worked 26 weeks in the 66 weeks prior to the expected date of birth, you are entitled to Maternity Allowance. This is a payment of £108 per week for 26 weeks and starts when you finish work, which you can do up to 11 weeks prior to the EDC. This is only applicable if you have earned a minimum of £109/week in the "test period" (the 26 weeks of the 66 weeks). If you have earned less than the req £109, you will get 90% of the average earning. Always submit the payslips with the highest amounts as you get to chose which ones to submit.
I was entitled to this as I had changed jobs during the pregnancy and was not entitled to their stat pay. You do not have to be returning to work to be entitled to this.
If you think you are entitled, find out now, as you need to get the forms in at about week 25.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-05 10:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Indigo's Mum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, your partner has agreed to take on you and your son. I expect to take care of my husband if something were to happen to him and he was without a job. It is stressful but that is what partners do.
I would talk with my employer about what options the company has also.
Do not forget there is unemployment, it does not give full pay but it helps. There is Disability if you are qualified and a MD will sign you off for it. There is welfare if you qualify. It is not the most wonderful way to go but it is there to help those who need it for a limited amount of time.
I would hope the company is able to help you a bit.
Good luck!
2006-10-05 11:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by nordic_winds1969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK you are entitled to maternity allowance, to be claimed from the welfare office because your company obviously won't be able to pay. You will get about £108 per week. Maternity pay is for 26 weeks. Enjoy your pregnancy and don't worry, you are entitled to your allowance.
2006-10-05 11:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by ribena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your pregnancy I am 9 weeks pregnant right now on sick leave due to the death of my baby 4 mos ago. I know that you can apply for EI for mat leave but only 2 mos before due date unless you were sick and went on sick leave before your mat leave, sick leave is 15 weeks I hope your in Canada because this is where I am from. They go back to your last 52 weeks of employment. My advise start looking for a new job before you show so that you will be eligible for benefits.
2006-10-05 11:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you felt comfortable enough to sleep with our partner before marriage, you should feel comfortable joining on to his health insurance. That would be the best bet for you both, and the baby. Good luck to you all.
2006-10-05 11:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will still get statutory maternity pay i think which is £100 per week and then chikd benefit and child tax credit on top
you should also get redundancy from your job so all in all you should be ok for 6 months
2006-10-05 12:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by jacksmum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the welfare office, they will help you with health insurance, food stamps and even a little cash. Something like Welfare is not to be used long term, it should only be for a time when you need a little help, and honestly you cannot pay all your bills with welfare. The biggest help is the health insurance and the food money.
2006-10-05 11:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ring your local citizens advice bureau, you won't go with out that's for sure, you'll probably have to apply for maternity benefit as someone not able to claim it through the business, it works on if you've paid your national insurance between certain dates.
2006-10-05 11:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't feel comfortable being on his health plan? That's ridiculous. I think you should feel more uncomfortable not having a plan at all. Either get private medical insurance or pay out of pocket.
2006-10-05 11:23:43 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you collect unemployment? Aren't they giving a severance pay? These are things you should ask your supervisor. Good luck and congrats.
2006-10-05 11:20:47 · answer #10 · answered by aimstir31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋