EI maternity and parental benefits

Employment Insurance pays money to people who are away from work because they are pregnant, just gave birth, or are caring for a new or newly adopted child. Maternity and standard parental pay 55% of earnings up to $729 a week. Extended parental pays 33% up to $437 a week. Up to 15 weeks maternity, plus up to 40 weeks standard or 69 weeks extended parental shared between parents.

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How to reach them

1. Apply on their application form.
2. Questions? 1-800-206-7218
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../ei-maternity-parental.html.

Good to know

• For whomWorkers who are pregnant, recently gave birth, or are caring for a new or newly adopted child. People in Quebec use the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan instead.
• CostFree
• Their stepsApply online as soon as you stop working. Waiting over 4 weeks may cost you benefits. Maternity can start up to 12 weeks before your due date. The online form takes about an hour and saves for 72 hours.

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