Sure Start Maternity Grant

tigtag02

Hi all

Just very quickly and in laymans terms does anyone know what your TC award needs to be above (weekly) to qualify for the SSMG?

Thanks in advance

DaisyFlower

Over the basic/family element and the budget changed it so that it can only be claimed for the first child and no subsequent children.

tigtag02

But how much is that figure weekly?

I don't believe the new criteria for first babies takes effect until the new tax year.

DX2

Working Tax Credit,

or – Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the family element. 　 From April 2010 to April 2011 this means a rate of £548 a year or　more, or more than £1,095 a year (or £1,098 in a leap year) if you　have a baby under one. These figures are for a whole year and will　be less for partyears. Your tax credits award notice will include a　breakdown of your award. If your Child Tax Credit total is greater　than the amounts shown as the family elements you may qualify　for a Sure Start Maternity Grant.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/advisers/claimforms/sf100_print.pdf