Whats the 500 pound grant i hear people chatting about? - Page 2

Kirstin · Aug 6th, 2009, 07:50 AM

Why?

kyesmummy · Aug 6th, 2009, 08:00 AM

I work full time but as my OH is out of work at the minute and claiming JSA i can claim but dunno if i will get it or not. im putting in for it anyways! the worst they can say is no! worth a try

Mariposa · Aug 6th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Do you think I would be able to claim?
I've just been made redundant and am on Jobseekers currently looking for work (which is hard now i'm pregnant)

and does anyone know how many weeks you have to be before you can claim?
x x x

Kirstin · Aug 6th, 2009, 08:04 AM

yes you will probably be able to get it, if not now then after LO is born as you will get the baby rate of child tax credit

MummyToAmberx · Aug 6th, 2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mariposa

Do you think I would be able to claim?
I've just been made redundant and am on Jobseekers currently looking for work (which is hard now i'm pregnant)

and does anyone know how many weeks you have to be before you can claim?
x x x

29th week onwards, mw needs to sign it.

Mariposa · Aug 6th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Thanks for answering that girls. I love this site. If I hadn't of joined I would've never even known about such a thing

x x x

ClaireLouise · Aug 6th, 2009, 10:18 AM

Make sure you all apply though ladies, dont just do a rough estimate of what you think you might get.

I dont think il be able to get it either, but as you wont really know what sort of benefits you will be claiming whilst on maternity until you baby is born, you dont know what kind of child tax credits you can get.

I read that as long as the benefits you will be receiving are not less than £1,095 per year then you are likely to be able to claim it.

You could be pleasantly suprised! And if you dont think you will get it in the first place, then what do you have to lose??

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katieeandbump · Aug 6th, 2009, 10:20 AM

well i got told the £500 was only for people on the dole! we can only get the £190

they get both but there might be other cicumstances that might mean we can get it? xxx

ClaireLouise · Aug 6th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Thought this might help ladies!

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Who is eligible?
You can get a Sure Start Maternity Grant if you or your partner receive any of the following:

Income Support
income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element
Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award
and if one of the following applies to you:

you or your partner are pregnant and expecting a baby within 11 weeks or have given birth within the last three months
you or your partner have adopted a child, or in certain circumstances have been granted a residence order for a child, within the last three months and the child is less than one year old
you and your husband or wife have been granted a parental order for a surrogate birth within the last three months
you or your partner are getting benefit for a dependant under the age of 20 who is pregnant and expecting a baby within 11 weeks or has given birth within the last three months
The term partner is used here to mean:

a person you are married to or a person you live with as if you are married to them, or
a civil partner or a person you live with as if you are civil partners
Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance Employment and Support Allowance (disabled people section) Pension Credit How much do you get?
£500 for each baby. Your savings won't affect the grant.
How it's paid
Payment will usually be made directly into a bank, building society or other account provider’s account that you have nominated.
Effect on benefits or tax credits
The Sure Start Maternity Grant won't affect your other benefits or tax credits.

Tax credits - how to understand them How to find out if you qualify for benefits How to apply
You can apply for a Sure Start Maternity Grant by completing claim pack SF100 (Sure Start). To get a claim pack, contact Jobcentre Plus or you can download a copy from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website. You should return your completed claim pack to Jobcentre Plus.

Download a Sure Start Maternity Grant form (SF100) (PDF document, 90K) Opens new window Help with PDF files Adoption law rights - civil partnerships and unmarried couples Opens new window When to apply
You must claim the grant in the period from the 29th week of your pregnancy until your child is three months old.

If you're adopting a baby or have been granted a residence order, you must claim the grant within three months of the adoption or date of the residence order and the child must be no more than 12 months old when you claim.

If you've been granted a parental order for a surrogate birth, you must claim within three months of the date of the parental order.

If you're waiting for a decision on a qualifying benefit or tax credit do not delay in making your claim as you must still claim within the three month time limit.
How to appeal
If you're refused a Sure Start Maternity Grant or if you have questions about your payment, contact Jobcentre Plus within one month of the date of the decision letter. If you contact Jobcentre Plus later they may not be able to help you.

You, or someone else who has the authority to act on your behalf, can:

ask for an explanation
ask for a written statement of reasons for the decision
ask Jobcentre Plus to look again at the decision to see if it can be changed. There may be some facts you think have been overlooked or you may have more information which affects the decision
appeal against the decision to an independent tribunal. This must be in writing
You can do any of the actions listed above, or you can do all of them.

Contact Jobcentre Plus Opens new window How to appeal against a benefits decision What else you need to knowInformation you'll need to provide when you apply
You'll need to tell Jobcentre Plus the date your baby is due.

If your baby has already been born - tell Jobcentre Plus the date of birth, adoption, residence order or parental order.

If you're claiming for adoption, residence order or surrogacy, they'll need to see original copies of your adoption papers or residence or parental order.

You'll also need to show Jobcentre Plus that you've been given advice on the health needs and general welfare of the baby and, if you claim before the baby is born, on maternal health.

There's a certificate for this on the back of the claim form that you'll need to get signed by a health professional, for example:

a community or hospital midwife
a health visitor
your doctor

stephwiggy · Aug 6th, 2009, 10:25 AM

if you get child tax credit you can get it !! and most of you will get that after baby is born

so as soon a bubs is born worthdoing the paper work

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kyesmummy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 580	I work full time but as my OH is out of work at the minute and claiming JSA i can claim but dunno if i will get it or not. im putting in for it anyways! the worst they can say is no! worth a try

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Mariposa Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 433	Do you think I would be able to claim? I've just been made redundant and am on Jobseekers currently looking for work (which is hard now i'm pregnant) and does anyone know how many weeks you have to be before you can claim? x x x

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Kirstin Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,157	yes you will probably be able to get it, if not now then after LO is born as you will get the baby rate of child tax credit

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Aug 6th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#16
Mariposa Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 433	Thanks for answering that girls. I love this site. If I hadn't of joined I would've never even known about such a thing x x x

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Aug 6th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#17
ClaireLouise Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 944	Make sure you all apply though ladies, dont just do a rough estimate of what you think you might get. I dont think il be able to get it either, but as you wont really know what sort of benefits you will be claiming whilst on maternity until you baby is born, you dont know what kind of child tax credits you can get. I read that as long as the benefits you will be receiving are not less than £1,095 per year then you are likely to be able to claim it. You could be pleasantly suprised! And if you dont think you will get it in the first place, then what do you have to lose?? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Aug 6th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#18
katieeandbump Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,432	well i got told the £500 was only for people on the dole! we can only get the £190 they get both but there might be other cicumstances that might mean we can get it? xxx

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Aug 6th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#20
stephwiggy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: peterborough ish. Posts: 4,658	if you get child tax credit you can get it !! and most of you will get that after baby is born so as soon a bubs is born worthdoing the paper work

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