What happens if my baby is premature?

1 What is Maternity Benefit?
2 How do I qualify?
3 What are the PRSI contribution conditions?
4 Does social insurance outside Ireland count?
5 How do you work out my payment?
6 Do I get extra payments for a qualified adult or qualified children?
7 How do I get my payment ?
8 Is my Maternity Benefit subject to PRSI?
9 Is my Maternity Benefit taxable?
10 Can I get another social welfare payment as well as my Maternity Benefit?
11 Can I get paid my Maternity Benefit if I go to another country?
12 How long does my payment last?
13 What happens if my baby is premature?
14 What happens if my baby is stillborn?
15 Can I qualify for Credits while I am getting Maternity Benefit or am on unpaid Maternity Leave?
16 Can I work while getting Maternity Benefit?
17 Can I postpone maternity leave and Maternity Benefit?
18 What is parental leave?
19 When and how do I apply?
20 Where can I get more information?

If your baby is born prematurely (before your maternity leave is due to start), you should inform Maternity Benefit Section enclosing written confirmation from your doctor of your PPS number, the date your baby was born and your original due date.

Last modified:02/09/2016

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MB2 - Employer Certificate for Maternity Benefit
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