When will I get my last payment of Maternity Allowance?

SandA

Hello

I'm a little confused as to when I will receive my final payment of maternity allowance. On the letter it says -

We will pay your benefit at the weekly rate of ___ from 20/05/12 to 16/02/13.

I am paid every 2 weeks. Looking at the calender I am due a payment on the 14/02/13 but not sure if this will be my last payment as its paid two weekly, and therefore my last payment being the 31/01/13? Although it does say 'Your benefit is due in arrears on a Thursday by direct payment every 2 weeks'.

Anyone know for sure?

I received my first pament on 07/06/12 which was 2 and a half weeks worth, in order to bring it to a Thursday I guess. (I went on Maternity leave on a Sunday)

Thanks

carebear13

hi -39 weeks from 20.05.12 is 16.02.13, so your final payment will be 28.02.13 which is a thursday.
everyones maternity leave/pay starts on a sunday as your estimated period of confinement goes from the sunday before your edd.

SandA

Thank you very much