What is MAT B1 form used for?

The Maternity Certificate ( MAT B1 ) enables a pregnant woman to claim: Statutory Maternity Pay ( SMP ) from her employer. Maternity Allowance ( MA ) from Jobcentre Plus.

Is Mat B1 the same as maternity exemption certificate?

What is the MATB1 form? Also known as the Maternity Certificate, the MATB1 form is the official paperwork that verifies your pregnancy and the estimated due date of your baby.

When should I give my employer my MATB1?

You must give your employer your MATB1 form at least 28 days before you wish to start your pay – although most women choose to give this form in when giving notice of maternity leave.

What financial help can I get when pregnant?

What is the Sure Start Maternity Grant?

• Pension Credit.
• Income Support.
• Universal Credit.
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
• Child Tax Credit at a higher rate than the family element.
• Working Tax Credit which includes a disability or severe disability element.

How much maternity allowance do you get?

You’ll get £151.97 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is less) for 39 weeks if you’re employed or have recently stopped working. You can get Maternity Allowance for up to 39 weeks. This means if you take the full 52 weeks Statutory Maternity Leave, your final 13 weeks will be unpaid.

What is expected week of confinement?

Expected week of confinement (EWC) This is the calendar week, which begins on a Sunday, in which the baby is due. This is also known as the expected week of childbirth. Higher rate. 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings.

Does the employer need to keep original MATB1?

You must keep records for HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ), including: proof of pregnancy – usually a doctor’s note or a MATB1 certificate (a photocopy is fine)

What is the 15th week before my due date?

How do I work out the 15th week before my baby is due? Find the Sunday before your baby is due (or the due date if it is a Sunday) and count back 15 Sundays from there. That is the start of the 15th week before your expected week of childbirth.

When can I claim Maternity Allowance?

26 weeks
You can claim Maternity Allowance as soon as you’ve been pregnant for 26 weeks. Payments can start up to 11 weeks before your baby is due. This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg), British Sign Language (BSL) and easy read format. Any money you get can affect your other benefits.

How much Maternity Allowance do you get?

What is the Mat B1 guidance?

Guidance for healthcare professionals who issue form MAT B1 to verify a pregnancy and confirm the expected week of confinement. This guidance is for doctors or registered midwives who issue maternity certificates (form MAT B1) to pregnant women to verify the pregnancy and confirm the expected week of confinement.

How do you fill out a Mat B1?

Complete the MAT B1 in ink. Use only MAT B1s that contain a unique certificate number. Include your patient’s name above Part A on the front page. Complete Part A if you issue the MAT B1 before confinement. Estimate the date your patient is expected to be confined as accurately as possible. Enter this date in Part A.

Is a Mat B1 necessary for an SSMG claim?

A MAT B1 is not necessary for an SSMG claim. As a medical practitioner, you may be asked to: The precise nature of the advice provided is at your discretion but it must comply with current best clinical practice in maternal and child health care.

What is the B1 form for Maternity Certificate?

1. About the Maternity Certificate (form MAT B1) The Maternity Certificate ( MAT B1) enables a pregnant woman to claim: Doctors or registered midwives must issue form MAT B1 free of charge to their pregnant patients for whom they provide clinical care. 2.