Due to have a baby 6 April onwards? Don't miss out on £190

Former_MSE_Andrea · 2 February 2009 at 5:22PM

What's the deal?

If you're pregnant, the baby's due date is on or after 6 April 2009 and you're at least 25 weeks pregnant you're entitled to a £190 one-off, tax free payment from the government. The grant isn't means-tested and comes in addition to any benefits or tax credits you get, including the Sure Start Maternity Grant, so if you're eligible make sure you apply.

The Health in Pregnancy Grant (HipG) is aimed at doing exactly what it says on the tin, keeping you fit and healthy in the last trimester of your pregnancy.

Who's eligible?

You can get the grant if all of the following apply:

you are 25 weeks pregnant or more
your expected date of delivery is on or after 6 April 2009
you have been given health advice from a midwife or doctor

How do you apply?

To get it you need to ask your midwife or doctor for the Health in Pregnancy Grant form, or phone the HipG Helpline on 0292 050 1178.

The forms are already available now so even if you're not 25 weeks pregnant yet ask for one now so you've plenty of time to fill it in. You can also sign up for a free text or email reminder on the Directgov website.

The mum-to-be must be the one who fills the form in. You'll need your bank account details and National Insurance number to hand.

Then ask your midwife to sign the form. The form needs to have been received within 31 days of them signing the form so don't ask them to sign it until you're ready to send it.

You should be given a reply-paid envelope with the form. If not, then post it to:

HM Revenue & Customs Health in Pregnancy Grant
Comben House
Farriers Way
Liverpool
L75 1AX

How will you get the money?

The £190 will go straight into your (the mum-to-be's) bank or building society account. If you apply before 1 April, the payment will not come until after this date.

Note: Thanks to all MoneySavers who've posted about the grant. This post has been started to provide detailed, researched explanation.

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carlih1 · 11 February 2009 at 9:49AM

I have to point out that a lot of health authorities still haven't had their forms yet. x

DilbertJones · 11 February 2009 at 10:24AM

Wish we knew about this or wish it was available before. We have just had our second child born in September.

emsaver · 11 February 2009 at 10:30AM

Hi,
My second child is due on the 30th March, if I go over my expected due date and don't deliver until on or after 6th April can I apply for this grant or do you have to apply in the last trimester!!
£190 would come in really handy!

Krystaltips · 11 February 2009 at 10:34AM

I think you have to be due after the date so going overdue doesn't count... There has to be a cut off somewhere...

yomama2 · 11 February 2009 at 10:34AM

I have been advised that there is no system in place to send the form out to individuals. They suggest that we obtain from from midwives or GPs only. It's a shame. For my Daughter in law and son's baby shower, I am trying to put together a package of application forms, change of circumstances forms and discount Vouchers as a shower gift! Having a baby can be very distracting! So I thought I would give a gift that would help them boost their low income by saving them some time and money.

nadnad · 11 February 2009 at 10:42AM

yomama2 wrote: »

I have been advised that there is no system in place to send the form out to individuals. They suggest that we obtain from from midwives or GPs only. It's a shame. For my Daughter in law and son's baby shower, I am trying to put together a package of application forms, change of circumstances forms and discount Vouchers as a shower gift! Having a baby can be very distracting! So I thought I would give a gift that would help them boost their low income by saving them some time and money.

why dont you go to your health centre and just ask them if they can get you the form. although many dont even seem to know about it yet!

lornz23 · 11 February 2009 at 11:10AM

I had to tell my Midwife about it and give her the information that I had found on the net!

yomamma2 - that is such a lovely idea, I am sure they will really appreciate it!

nfp20 · 11 February 2009 at 11:35AM

I was advised that if your baby is born after the 6th April you are still entitled to ask for this grant you must claim it within three months of birth though.

Mine has been filled in and sent off but after a short discussion with the people running the scheme i am a little disappointed there is going to be a large backlog of applications, the computer system was not in place, no one is opening mail and making a note of who has sent them in and its going to take them possibily till May to get themselves up and running so although the money will arrive eventually don't expect it to be in your bank account on the 1st April.

typod · 11 February 2009 at 12:30PM

Thanks for that info. I am a little confused though (doesn't take much nowerdays).

Our baby is due in mid July and my wife is currently 18 weeks pregnant does that meen we don't qualify as she is not 25 weeks pregnant now?

Thanks

nadnad · 11 February 2009 at 12:32PM

typod wrote: »

Thanks for that info. I am a little confused though (doesn't take much nowerdays).

Our baby is due in mid July and my wife is currently 18 weeks pregnant does that meen we don't qualify as she is not 25 weeks pregnant now?

Thanks

she can apply as soon as she is 25 weeks pregnant.

Due to have a baby 6 April onwards? Don't miss out on £190

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