12wks pregnant job contract just ended.

merristems · Jan 31st, 2013, 11:59 AM

Hi Im 12 wks pregnant and my job contract has just ended. I have worked for the same employer for 18months, I know I wont get smp but do i qualify for MA? I have no job to go on to, i could potentially go self employed if i need to.
Im so confused by the test period 66wk thing, also if im entitiled to it would it begin at 29wks if i am still unemployed? ( I'm in UK)

marymoomin · Jan 31st, 2013, 13:39 PM

yes if you meet the qualifying period, then it starts ( or you can defer the start) at 29 weeks but you cant apply until you are 26 weeks. There is a table with the form that helps you identify if you meet the qualifying period or you can do it on the dwp website. xx

merristems · Feb 2nd, 2013, 04:33 AM

Thank you i really hope my midwife can shed some light!!

marymoomin · Feb 2nd, 2013, 11:00 AM

She will sign a form for your to send in. I am fairly sure you will qualify.

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merristems Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: uk Posts: 951	12wks pregnant job contract just ended. Hi Im 12 wks pregnant and my job contract has just ended. I have worked for the same employer for 18months, I know I wont get smp but do i qualify for MA? I have no job to go on to, i could potentially go self employed if i need to. Im so confused by the test period 66wk thing, also if im entitiled to it would it begin at 29wks if i am still unemployed? ( I'm in UK)

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Jan 31st, 2013, 13:39 PM	#2
marymoomin Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 897	yes if you meet the qualifying period, then it starts ( or you can defer the start) at 29 weeks but you cant apply until you are 26 weeks. There is a table with the form that helps you identify if you meet the qualifying period or you can do it on the dwp website. xx

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merristems Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: uk Posts: 951	Thank you i really hope my midwife can shed some light!!

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marymoomin Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 897	She will sign a form for your to send in. I am fairly sure you will qualify.

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