How do I claim Centrelink as a single parent?

April 25, 2021 Admin

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How do I claim Centrelink as a single parent?

Follow these steps.

Sign in to myGov and go to Centrelink.
Select Make a claim or view claim status from your homepage.
Select Get started from the Looking for work category.
Select Parenting Payment.
Answer the Eligibility check questions first.
Start your claim and answer the questions about your situation.

Do you get money for having a baby in NZ?

Everyone can get a weekly payment in their child’s first year — if the child was due or born on or after 1 July 2018. Some people can get a payment until their child is 3 — it depends on family income. If you’ve been affected by COVID-19, Inland Revenue or Work and Income may be able to help.

How much is the Centrelink baby bonus?

For your first child, the maximum total amount you can receive is $1,709.89 for the 13 weeks. For subsequent children the maximum total amount is $570.57 for the 13 weeks. If you’re eligible for the Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A base rate or more, you’ll get the maximum rate of Newborn Supplement.

Do I get a baby bonus?

Baby Bonus is an income tested payment and is payable to families whose estimated combined adjusted taxable income is $75,000 or less in the 6 months following the date the child first entered your primary care. To get Baby Bonus: you or your partner must be the primary carer of your child.

How many months paid maternity leave am I entitled to?

When you’re having a baby, you’re entitled to a year of Statutory Maternity Leave – no matter how long you’ve been in your job. However, while you’re entitled to 52 weeks off work, you’ll only get maternity pay for 39 of them if you’re eligible.

Are you entitled to maternity pay if unemployed?

When you can get Maternity Allowance You might be able to get Maternity Allowance if you can’t get statutory maternity pay. It comes from the government rather than your employer. You can usually get Maternity Allowance if you’ve been employed or self-employed for 26 weeks in the 66 weeks before your due date.