Chilcare vouchers whilst on maternity leave

[Alibobbles]

Does anybody know whether they are classed as a benefit. Because I only got Statutory Maternity Pay last time I'm intrigued to know whether my employer would have to carry on paying them if I had another child.

[phoebebouffet]

I can't answer your question but in my info pack from Busy Bees it advises to contact them as soon as you find out you are pregnant. I think.....and i'm not 100% sure the reason might be that your salary is technically lower so if you only get SMP you will only get 90% of your lower salary IYSWIM.

[micegg]

I know I don't get them whilst on maternity leave as I read it recently in the info about them. I work for the Home Office if thats any help.

[HappyMummyOfOne]

As you pay for the vouchers yourself they are not classed as a benefit as its a voluntary agreement. However it may not be beneficial whilst on SMP to take them but your employer or tax office can clarify if you would be worse off.

[SlightlyMadSweden]

I would have still got mine whilst I was mat leave (but DTDs had just finished nursery) but I was on full pay.

If you ae on SMP how will they be funded? Thats why I thought you wouldn't get them...

[Alibobbles]

Is there anywhere I can check this. Revenue & Customs??

[BetsyBoop]

while you are getting paid SMP you should still get them

see this

[SlightlyMadSweden]

If they are childcare vouchers from your employer I think they would stop...as they are technically purchased from your salary aren't they? And you won't be getting a salary will you?

Hopefully someone else will be a bit more precise