im having twins and am aware of the sure start grant. i work full time but my partner claims job seekers allowance which would make us eligible but we do not live together. are we still eligible for the grant?
2007-01-15 09:23:21 · 7 answers · asked by xx1982xx 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am afraid that, at this point, you are not entitled. If you are on a low income there is a way round this. You will need to apply for Child Tax Credits and working tax credits as soon as possible after the baby is born. In order to get Child Tax Credits you need to apply for Child Benefit (or your claim for CTC will be delayed). This means that you need to register the birth and get the birth certificates promptly so get that done asap after the birth!
Sure Start Maternity Grant (ssmg) is paid to those in receipt of a qualifying benefit. One of these is Child Tax Credit but you need to be on a higher rate than the family element (which is approximately £500 per year). If you are paid Statutory Maternity Pay in the first 3 months, this will qualify you for the higher rate of Tax Credits and therefore the SSMG. TELL THEM IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE - THEY WILL CLAIM THE MONEY BACK if you don't tell them about changes in your income or if your partner moves in.
You can apply for a SSMG up to three months after the birth of your baby but not a day later. There are no grounds for appealing a decision so it is probably best to wait until you receive the Tax Credits but since that can take time you may have to tick the box saying 'applied and waiting to hear'.
Don't forget to get your midwife/GP/healthvisitor to sign the form as that could delay it too.
Good luck!
2007-01-15 10:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes as you are classed as a single parent if you are not living with the dad and you are also entitled to milk tokens, their called welfare vouchers now but you need to claim tax credits first before you can get them but the grant i know yes bcos i was full time employment when pregnant with my first 8 yrs ago i had it then its £500 per child now though it was £150 then still not enough if you ask me
2007-01-15 12:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by 0000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you will be able too because you are living apart but you should go and see a benefits officer. I think you or your partner need to be claiming benefits whether you need to be living together I am unsure but its always worth applying for!
2007-01-15 09:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by vaguelydazed 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to speak to benefits agency as you would need to be on a benefit like jsa, income support or awarded full tax credit to get it. Your partner might be able to claim for you. Get advice asap.
2007-01-16 20:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by jkdtw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there yea u should be entitled to it as its based on ur income. u can apply from 29weeks onwards till 3 months after the baby is born.xxx
2007-01-15 09:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just phone your social security office, they can tell you the outcome over the phone, they just need your ni number to check your earnings.
Congratulations and good luck with the twins x
2007-01-16 03:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by vanessa s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should,nt be because you don't live together and you'll be getting maternity allowance from work, just apply you'll know then
2007-01-19 08:32:03 · answer #7 · answered by babydagan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check with your local social security office and congratulations....x
2007-01-15 09:30:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋