Montserrat - Apply for Maternity Benefit

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Procedure

1. To apply for Maternity Benefit Grant the applicant has to contact the Social Security Office.
2. The applicant has to make sure they are eligible for the application by looking into the eligibility criteria provided above under the Eligibility section.
3. Please make sure you have all the necessary documents that are listed under Required Documents section of this page.
4. Following listed are contact information that can be used for this purpose.
   
   

Montserrat Social Security

P.O. Box 170

E. Karney Osborne Building

Little Bay

Montserrat

British West Indies

MSR1120

Tel: +664-491-2567 / 3667

Fax: +664-491-6145

E-mail : [email protected]

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Required Documents

• Completed Maternity Benefit Grant Application Form
• Maternity Benefit Medical Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Montserrat Social Security
P.O. Box 170
E. Karney Osborne Building
Little Bay
Montserrat
British West Indies
MSR1120
Tel: +664-491-2567 / 3667
Fax: +664-491-6145
E-mail : [email protected]

Eligibility

• Must have been insured with MSSF for at least 30 weeks.
• Must have been in insurable employment for at least 20 weeks in the last 30 weeks immediately prior to the commencement of maternity leave.
• Should not have engaged in any activity which could result in the Disqualification of her claim.

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Validity

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Documents to Use

Following documents can be used for this purpose:
Maternity Benefit Grant Application Form
Maternity Benefit Medical Certificate

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Instructions

Maternity Benefit is a periodical payment made to a woman who is rendered incapable of work as a result of her pregnancy and confinement. The benefit is payable at the rate of 60% of the Claimants Average Weekly Insurable Earnings (AWIE) for a maximum period of 12 weeks.

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