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Am I entitled to ma

Hi all

I am a single parent with a 1 year old, I recieve income support , child benefit , tax credits , and hb. I am pregnant just now and wanted to know if I can claim for smp or ma?

Thanks

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  • DX2
    DX2 Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    weebabsie wrote: »
    Hi all

    I am a single parent with a 1 year old, I recieve income support , child benefit , tax credits , and hb. I am pregnant just now and wanted to know if I can claim for smp or ma?

    Thanks
    No you do not work so are not entitled to either MA or SMP.
    *SIGH*
    :D
  • weebabsie
    weebabsie Posts: 11 Forumite
    thank you.
  • DX2
    DX2 Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    weebabsie wrote: »
    thank you.
    You will be entitled to the sure start grant, and hip grant.
    *SIGH*
    :D
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
    You can of course claim maintenance form the childs father once they are born. Also for your other child too
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