Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992

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(1)A woman who satisfies prescribed conditions in relation to a pregnancy of hers is entitled to payment of a lump sum (to be known as “health in pregnancy grant”).

[F2(2)A woman is not entitled to health in pregnancy grant unless she has reached the 25th week of her pregnancy before 1st January 2011.]

(3)A woman is not entitled to health in pregnancy grant unless—

(a)she has received advice on matters relating to maternal health from a health professional;

(b)she is in Northern Ireland at the time she makes a claim for the grant in accordance with the Administration Act.

(4)Circumstances may be prescribed in which a woman is to be treated for the purposes of subsection (3)(b) as being, or as not being, in Northern Ireland.

(5)In this section—

  • “health professional” has such meaning as may be prescribed,

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations, and

  • “woman” means a female of any age.

(6)The power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by the Treasury.]

Textual Amendments

F1Pt. 8A inserted (21.7.2008 for specified purposes, 1.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 134, 170; S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2