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The maximum period in which benefits may be collected ends 17 weeks after birth or due date, whichever is later. Ifthe child born from the pregnancy is hospitalized, the benefit period may be extended by one week for each week or part of a week that the child is hospitalized (EI Act, s 22(6)). However, a person's actual benefits may end earlier if the maximum 15 weeks of benefits has been collectedAs with claims for regular benefits, there is a one-week waiting period after the claim is made before benefits become payable. | The maximum period in which benefits may be collected ends 17 weeks after birth or due date, whichever is later. Ifthe child born from the pregnancy is hospitalized, the benefit period may be extended by one week for each week or part of a week that the child is hospitalized (EI Act, s 22(6)). However, a person's actual benefits may end earlier if the maximum 15 weeks of benefits has been collectedAs with claims for regular benefits, there is a one-week waiting period after the claim is made before benefits become payable. | ||
'''NOTE:''' The 2017 Budget Plan proposes to allow claimants to start claiming their pregnancy benefits 12-weeks before their due date, increased from the current period of 8-weeks before the due date. It is not in effect as of June 2017. | '''NOTE:''' The 2017 Budget Plan proposes to allow claimants to start claiming their pregnancy benefits 12-weeks before their due date, increased from the current period of 8-weeks before the due date. It is not in effect as of June 2017. | ||
