Maternity Benefits
Provided by Sec. 26 of the LAPF Act, Established by Government Order made by Minister Effective date - 1st August 2010.
What is it
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Cash benefit paid to LAPF female member upon giving birth to a child.; |
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It has been designed to complement the government cover under the Maternal |
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Child Health hospital related costs made by NHIF to its members. |
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It replaces part of income lost by virtue of the member giving birth ; |
Required Documents
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Maternity benefit application form (LAPF/Ben. 3); |
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Copy of notification of birth or birth certificate; |
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Copy of bank identity card certified by the bank. |
Eligibility
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Member must be female; |
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Must have contributed to the Fund for 2 years; |
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Must have given birth to a child. |
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There must be a lapse of 3 years from the previous birth unless the baby passed away . |
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Application must be done within 90 days after the date of giving birth. . |
