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Maternity allowance help

5 replies

xlouiisex · 22/10/2024 11:58

Hi,
I have been receiving maternity allowance since January 2024, getting £364 every 2 weeks, but on the 21st October 2024 I only received £26.29. I have tried to ring them but haven't been able to get through. Can anyone tell me why this is?
Thank you

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Joycedelight · 22/10/2024 11:59

It's only paid for 39 weeks isn't it so you're not due anymore

VioletCrawleyForever · 22/10/2024 12:02

PP is correct

Your allowance is now at its end.

DustyAmuseAlien · 22/10/2024 12:06

It's a common misconception because you have the right to 12 months Maternity Leave but with both SMP and Maternity Allowance the last 3 months is unpaid.

xlouiisex · 22/10/2024 15:09

Ok I wasn't too sure, because I haven't had like any letters update from them to let me know anything. Thank you for your help

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Mrsttcno1 · 22/10/2024 15:10

Yeah it’s because it has run out, they don’t notify you as it is only ever for 39 weeks

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