Section 140A — Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992: Entitlement

Entitlement 140A 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 ”).

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 Great Britain 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 Great Britain.

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.