i'm 10 weeks pregnant, i work part time earing 92 quid a week, i dont receive any benefits such as tax credits. once the baby is born i will be applying for working tax and child tax, so will i get the grant?
2006-11-27 01:34:30 · 10 answers · asked by izzy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I earned around 10 pound more than you, got working tax and child tax credits and I got the grant. You can't apply till your child is born and you are receiving child tax benefits but you can apply up to three months after.
2006-11-27 11:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by michdiaja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if you or your partner are getting:
Income Support
Income based Jobseeker's Allowance
Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit which includes an amount higher that the family element or
Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award.
2006-11-27 01:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We didn't get it - we are on only one (very low) wage and get £34 per week working tax credit but that doesn't qualify - you only get it if you have a "severe disability element" to working tax credit.
We've been told that after the baby is born we'll get Child Tax Credit as well and that should put us in the right bracket, as to get it you have to get "Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element"
So we're going to apply again after the baby is born (due 8 December).
2006-11-27 08:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was working full time when I fell pregnant and still living at home so wasnt claiming any benefits but I got the grant as I was entitled to tax credits once my son was born.
2006-11-27 05:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by jparrock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be entitled to a amt grant, it will depend on what level of benifits or income tou are receiving. you can apply for it from anything upto 11 wks before your due date until 3 months after, if your not receiving tax credits yet it might be worth hanging on until the babies here!!for advise your can contact your local job centre plus office who also have a web aswell sure start have a web site.its worth looking into as there may be other entitlements that you may not know of, depending on your situation!!good luck!!
2006-11-27 03:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best checking the website i guess, go to google and type in working tax credits, i know if you earn under a certain income you are entitled to it! if you work less then 20 hours a week you ca claim job seekers allowance, go to your local job centre , good luck and congrats
2006-11-27 02:53:25 · answer #6 · answered by jodie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the job centre and get the form...
Then get your midwife to fill out her bit, you write in your bit, and send it off. The worst they can say is no.
But I think that you might get it since you are on a relatively low income :)
2006-11-27 06:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least try applying for it and see what you are entitled to. It's possible that someone from your local welfare rights could advise you better on it.
2006-11-27 01:47:22 · answer #8 · answered by Princesspoison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone your council and ask
2006-11-27 01:36:54 · answer #9 · answered by sandwichbird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you can but its worth giving them a ring
2006-11-27 02:46:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋