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Maternity allowance?uk?

I am now on maternity leave - which i started at 29 weeks, i gave my MATB1 form etc in on the correct date but at 31 weeks i was told i was not eligable for SMP and i would need to claim for maternity allowance. i have been without pay since and am trying to get to the bottom of why i was only told at 31 weeks. i have claimed for Maternity allowance that same week and am still waiting to hear back. can anyone tell me how long its likely to take - i am 34 weeks now and money is very tight :(

When an employer decides that you do not qaulify for SMP and you make a claim for MA the DWP usually provide a form SMP1 for your employer to complete. The form is for the employer to provide the DWP with his reasons as to why you do not qaulify for SMP.

The DWP will not process your MA claim until the SMP1 has been completed and returned to them.

So at a guess, the delay is either down to the employer dragging his heels or the DWP's current case load.

There is nothing preventing you from contacting DWP and explaining your situation and request they speed things up for you. You are also entitled to request an interim payment whilst waiting for the benefit to be processed.

If you are eligible for a surestart maternity grant get the application in now(拢500 lump sum) it is usually dealt with quickly and will provide a temp. solution whilst you are waiting

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