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Overview

Maternity Allowance is paid for up to 39 weeks and is not subject to tax and National Insurance. It is not paid while you are working.

• Maternity Allowance (money, tax and benefits section)

How to use this service

Use the link below to find out more and download a Maternity Allowance claim form in PDF format from the Jobcentre Plus website.

To read PDF files you will need a copy of Adobe Reader. Information on how to download this for free is available on the right panel of this page.

You can also contact your Jobcentre Plus office for a claim form and advice.

This online service is available in England, Scotland and Wales only.

• Download claim form - Maternity Allowance MA1 (interactive) (PDF, 1.1M) Opens new window

• Download claim form - Maternity Allowance (PDF, 259K) Opens new window

• Jobcentre Plus - How to contact Opens new window

More useful links

• Northern Ireland Social Security Agency Opens new window