Pregnant Mums Urged - Apply Now for £190 Cash Boost

Mums-to-be, with babies due on or after 6 April 2009, are being urged to apply now for the new £190 Health in Pregnancy Grant.

The one-off payment is intended to help pregnant mums stay fit and healthy in the run up to the birth, and help meet some of the costs as the big day approaches.

The money can be claimed from the 25th week of pregnancy, after receiving health advice from a midwife or other health professional. You’ll be given a claim form to sign and send off, which you must do within 31 days. When your claim is approved, the money is paid directly into your bank or building society account. Women who apply in the first three months of the year will get the cash in April.

Mum-to-be Gemma Hargreaves and midwife Juliet Albert put their questions about the new grant to an HMRC expert in a new podcast, launched today, which you can listen to or download for free by visiting http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/podcasts .

Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said:

“We understand that the run up to a birth is an expensive time for families. The new Health in Pregnancy Grant will help expectant mums meet these extra costs and give their child the best possible start in life.

“It’s very easy to make a claim and pregnant women can spend the cash on whatever they like, including fresh fruit and vegetables, nappies or even a pram or baby bath. It’s their choice.”

Where to get the claim form

Your midwife or doctor will give you a Health in Pregnancy Grant claim form. This will usually be at your next ante-natal appointment after your 25th week of pregnancy. They will need to complete their parts of the form and sign and date their part of the claim form before giving it to you.

You can register for a reminder that you’ve reached the 25th week of your pregnancy on the direct.gov website or by clicking this link

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