Maternity Allowance - What is Maternity Allowance?

Maternity Allowance is a weekly payment for some women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. It is different from Statutory Maternity Pay. Maternity Allowance is paid by the government, while Statutory Maternity Pay is paid by your employer.

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Age rules: There are no specific age rules

Type of benefit: Non means tested

Taxable: No

Administered by: Jobcentre Plus