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== G. Maternity Benefits == | == G. Maternity Benefits == | ||
Maternity benefits are available to a person who is away from work because they are pregnant or have recently given birth. Maternity benefits cannot be shared between parents. The person receiving maternity benefits may also be entitled to parental benefits. Like sickness benefits, pregnancy and parental benefits can be distinguished from regular EI benefits, because they are paid even though the applicant is not available for work. | Maternity benefits are available to a person who is away from work because they are pregnant or have recently given birth. Maternity benefits cannot be shared between parents. The person receiving maternity benefits may also be entitled to parental benefits. Like sickness benefits, pregnancy and parental benefits can be distinguished from regular EI benefits, because they are paid even though the applicant is not available for work. | ||
=== 1. Entitlement === | === 1. Entitlement === | ||
A claimant for maternity benefits must: | A claimant for maternity benefits must: | ||
:a) have 600 hours in their qualifying period; | :a) have 600 hours in their qualifying period; | ||
:b) have an interruption of earnings; and | :b) have an interruption of earnings; and | ||
:c) provide evidence/proof of pregnancy. | :c) provide evidence/proof of pregnancy. | ||
:'''Note:''' Pursuant to s. 40(5) of the ''EI Regulations'', a claimant who terminates their pregnancy within the first 19 weeks is entitled to collect sickness benefits. | :'''Note:''' Pursuant to s. 40(5) of the ''EI Regulations'', a claimant who terminates their pregnancy within the first 19 weeks is entitled to collect sickness benefits. | ||
=== 2. Benefit Period and Duration === | === 2. Benefit Period and Duration === | ||
Benefits can only be paid for a maximum of 15 consecutive weeks. The period can start no more than 12 weeks before the week when the claimant’s due date is expected or the week when the birth actually occurs, whichever is earliest (''EI Act'', s. 22(2)). | Benefits can only be paid for a maximum of 15 consecutive weeks. The period can start no more than 12 weeks before the week when the claimant’s due date is expected or the week when the birth actually occurs, whichever is earliest (''EI Act'', s. 22(2)). | ||
Benefits must be collected within 17 weeks after the birth or due date, whichever is later. If the child born from the pregnancy is hospitalized, the benefit period shall be extended by the number of weeks during which the child is hospitalized (''EI Act'', s. 22(6)). However, benefits may last no longer than 15 weeks total, even if extensions have been granted. As with claims for regular benefits, there is a one-week waiting period after the claim is made before benefits become payable. | Benefits must be collected within 17 weeks after the birth or due date, whichever is later. If the child born from the pregnancy is hospitalized, the benefit period shall be extended by the number of weeks during which the child is hospitalized (''EI Act'', s. 22(6)). However, benefits may last no longer than 15 weeks total, even if extensions have been granted. As with claims for regular benefits, there is a one-week waiting period after the claim is made before benefits become payable. | ||
=== 3. Pregnancy Benefit Rate === | === 3. Pregnancy Benefit Rate === | ||
The pregnancy benefit rate is the same as the regular benefit rate. However, no proof of availability is necessary. For a comprehensive list of what is and is not regarded as earnings, see s. 35 of the ''EI Regulations''. See also Section [[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|'''VI.C: Effect of Earnings''']]. | The pregnancy benefit rate is the same as the regular benefit rate. However, no proof of availability is necessary. For a comprehensive list of what is and is not regarded as earnings, see s. 35 of the ''EI Regulations''. See also Section [[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|'''VI.C: Effect of Earnings''']]. | ||
:'''Note:''' For more information on claiming maternity benefits, please refer to the [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-maternity-parental.html ESDC website]. | |||
:Note: For more information on claiming maternity benefits, please refer to the [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-maternity-parental.html ESDC website]. | |||
== H. Parental Benefits == | == H. Parental Benefits == | ||
