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MATERNITY PAYMENTS

What is it? | Basic qualifying condition | How much could I get and how am I paid? | When should I apply? | What else might I be able to claim?
Claim form Request one by filling in our online form
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01624 685092
01624 685458
E-mail : fis.dwa@socialsecurity.dhss.gov.im

What is it?

Maternity Payments can be paid when you

Basic qualifying condition

A Maternity Payment is paid if

You will not be entitled to a Maternity Payment if your savings are over £6,000.

How much could I get and how am I paid?

Click here for Rates. Payments are made by cheque which you can cash at a Post Office or pay into a bank or building society account.

When should I apply?

Use the claim form SF100(IOM) and return it to the Income Support Group, Markwell House, Market Street, Douglas. Evidence of the expected or actual date of birth, or adoption will be required.

The claim should be made between the 11th week before the expected week of childbirth and can be made up to three months after childbirth. If you are adopting a child you should claim within three months of the date of the adoption order.

What else might I be able to claim?

Related benefits are:

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileBL1 (IOM) - A Guide to Exceptional Needs Grants, Budgeting Loans and Maternity and Funeral Payments. (475 kb)
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This leaflet gives guidance on the different types of loans, grants and payments you may be able to claim.
Acrobat PDF FileNI17A(IOM) - A Guide to Maternity Benefits (828 kb)
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This leaflet provides further information on Maternity Benefits.
Acrobat PDF FileSection 3 - Benefits and Contributions Information Guide. (40 kb)
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This is an excerpt from our guide which outlines the benefits associated with maternity and adoption.

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