LRD guides and handbook March 2015

State benefits and tax credits 2015

Chapter 4

Maternity Allowance

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If you meet some but not all of the qualifying conditions for SMP, you may get Maternity Allowance (MA) instead.

MA is paid for a maximum of 39 weeks and can start from the 11th week before your baby is due, as long as you have stopped work.