Maternity Grant
What is the Maternity Grant?
The Maternity Grant is a single (tax free) payment. It is paid to you to help with the general cost of having a baby.
How much is the Maternity Grant?
The grant is currently £553.41.
Will I get the Maternity Grant?
We look at your contribution record (how much social security contributions you have paid) to see if you are entitled to the Maternity Grant. If you are a married woman we can also look at and use your husband’s record if yours is not enough.
You (or your husband) must have paid contributions for at least 3 months at any time before a set date. You can work out this date from the following table:
| When your baby is expected or born |
The 'set date' you must have paid 3 months of contributions by is: |
January to March
|
30 September of the previous year |
| April to June |
31 December of the previous year
|
| July to September |
31 March of the same year
|
| October to December |
30 June of the same year
|
Please note:
If you claim before your baby is born we use the date your baby is expected to work out the 'set date'.
If you claim after your baby is born we use the actual date your baby was born to work out the 'set date'.
Can I use my partner’s contribution record if I am not married?
No, if you are not married we can only use your contributions.
How do I claim the Maternity Grant?
Your doctor or midwife will give you the claim form that you need. The claim form is called 'Maternity Benefit – Allowance and Grant Claim Form'. The same form is used to claim the Maternity Allowance.
Please make sure that you sign and fill out the form completely. Not completing the form can delay your claim.
When can I claim the Maternity Grant?
- the earliest you can claim the grant is 9 weeks before your baby is due to be born
- the latest you can claim the grant is 3 months after your baby has been born
How is the Maternity Grant paid?
Payment is normally paid directly into your bank account.
What if I am having more than one baby?
If you have more than one baby, we can pay the grant for each baby you have.
If your baby is born outside Jersey
Jersey has agreements with a number of countries, which may help you to get Maternity Benefit if your baby is born abroad. If you would like to know more about these agreements, please ask us.