How long can I receive maternity, parental and sickness benefits?
• Maternity benefits can be paid up to a maximum of 15 weeks. • Parental benefits can be paid up to a maximum of 35 weeks. • Sickness benefits can be paid up to a maximum of 15 weeks. A combination of maternity, parental and sickness benefits can be received up to a combined maximum of 50 weeks. If you have received sickness benefits before or after your maternity benefits you could receive up to a maximum of 65 weeks of combined sickness, maternity and parental benefits. However, certains conditions must be met during your benefit period…
