Maternity Allowance

[kimf85]

Hi all,

I'm self employed and have payed my Class 2 NI for a year, I sent my claim for mat allowance over 4 weeks ago and havent heard anything yet. Has anyone else claimed recently and how long did it take for an answer/some bloody money!! XXXX

I applied a couple of months ago and got a positive response within 2 weeks, I almost fell off my chair I was surprised it was processed so quickly. I heard it can take ages so I wouldn't worry if you haven't heard yet. They must have had a slow week the week I sent mine in.

I also received a letter back from them about 2 weeks later. I would definitely give them a call to check the status of your application- but with the bank holiday weekend, you will probably have to wait until Tuesday to speak to anyone.

Thanks ladies, will give them a bell on tuesday these bank hols are a bit of a pain sometimes! xx

I had a letter back in about 2 weeks because there was a mistake on the form. Then about 10 days later I got a call to clarify something.. then a letter a few days later... and first payment a few days after that. So very quick for the JC!

I got my letter back within a week, i was shocked it all got approved so quickly!

hi when do u have to start the process for applying for maternity allowance?x

I think you can submit it when you are 27 weeks but check the website to be sure