Sure Start Maternity Grant

[lilysmum]

Hi

I was wondering if you could help me, my partner and myself are on a couples claim for Income Based JSA in his name. I already have a daughter from a previous relationship and she will be 4 by time new lo is born. Would my partner be able to claim a grant as this is his first baby and all the benefits are in his name or will they class my daughter as his dependant?

 

[hulahoop09]

I am not 100% but would assume you wouldnt be able to claim it as you have a child under 16 years of age. I would give them a call to check.

xx

 

[louisechippy]

You are only eligible for a Sure Start Maternity Grant if:

the baby you are claiming for is the only child under 16 in the family
and you or your partner are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance (income-related), Pension Credit, Working Tax Credit where a disability or severe disability element is included in the award or Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element; [Legislation (2)] and
one of the following applies:
you or your partner are pregnant and expecting a baby within 11 weeks,
you or your partner have had a baby in the past 3 months,
you or your partner have a dependent child or dependent young person who is pregnant and expecting a baby within 11 weeks or who has had a baby in the past 3 months,
you are the responsible parent of a new baby, claim within 3 months of becoming responsible and are not the partner of the child's mother at the date of claim
You can also claim if you or your partner are getting one of the benefits or entitlements above and have:

been granted an adoption or residence order for a baby who is under 12 months old
been granted a parental order in respect of a surrogate birth of a baby
had a baby placed with you for adoption by an agency
been appointed the legal guardian of a baby
adopted a baby overseas where certain criteria are met.
If you have a partner, either of you may claim the grant, unless you are claiming because you have become the responsible parent of a baby and are not the partner of the child’s mother.

We use partner 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.

 

[louisechippy]

HTH xx