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what benefits am i entitled to?
Mum_to_be
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I am 28 weeks pregnant,i have a low houshold income. My partner earns less than 10 thousand a year. I am not claiming any benefits, i was claiming job seekers but that stopped last week due to me not being eligible for work.
does anyone know what benefits i may be able to claim
does anyone know what benefits i may be able to claim
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Your partner's income is too high for income based JSA. Might be entitled to some council tax benefit and local housing allowance.
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You will get your Health in Pregnancy grant of £190.
Have you worked recently? If you have worked for 26 weeks in the 66 weeks before your due date then you might be able to claim maternity allowance:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_10018869
You might also be able to claim Sure Start Maternity Grant: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_100188540
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