Publication date: 12.05.2024
Yes, all women who are individual entrepreneurs (FOP) and have the status of self-employed persons are entitled to maternity benefits.
This includes the payment of maternity leave and the possibility of receiving social benefits during parental leave.
- However, specific conditions and procedures may differ depending on the laws and regulations in force in your country. It is recommended that you consult the appropriate legal sources or a social security consultant for detailed information about your rights and options.
- The amount of maternity benefits can vary depending on various factors, such as the country's legislation, the woman's income level, the duration of parental leave, etc. In many countries, there are minimum and maximum amounts of maternity benefits.
- For example, in Ukraine, the amount of maternity benefits is determined as a percentage of the average monthly earnings for the previous year. The maximum payment amount is 10 minimum wages, and the minimum amount is 1 minimum wage.
- On April 1, 2024, the amount of maternity benefits is UAH 33,114.06.
In order to receive maternity benefits, you must:
- 1. Open sick leave.
2. Pay the EUV for the month in which you opened sick leave.
3. Apply for maternity benefits.
It is recommended that you contact your local social security authorities or a professional adviser for more accurate information on the amounts of maternity benefits, as well as birth, pensions, payments and subsidies.
Ukraine has certain legal norms that regulate the procedure for receiving maternity benefits for individual entrepreneurs. Here is a general description of the procedure for FOP in Ukraine:
- 1. Contacting social security: the FOP must contact the relevant social security body at its place of registration or the Pension Fund of Ukraine for information on the conditions and procedure for receiving maternity benefits.
2. Submission of documents: After receiving the necessary information, the FOP submits an application and the necessary documents for receiving maternity benefits. The documents may include the child's birth certificate, copies of documents confirming the status of the FOP, and other documents required by the relevant authority.
3. Verification and consideration of the application: The social protection authority or the Pension Fund verifies the submitted documents and considers the application for receiving maternity benefits.
4. Payment of maternity benefits: After a positive decision, the relevant body pays maternity benefits of the FOP.
5. Eligibility for social benefits: A FPO may also be entitled to other social benefits, such as child care benefits, if they meet the criteria established by law.
It is important to remember that procedures and requirements may change over time, so it is recommended to consult official sources of information or professional consultants for up-to-date information.
Individual entrepreneurs who wish to receive maternity benefits should apply to the social security department at the place of their registration or to the branch of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. Here are the details:
- Department of social protection: In each district social protection office or department of labor and social protection of the population of the local state administration, advice and information on receiving maternity benefits can be provided.
Pension Fund of Ukraine: FOPs can also contact the branch of the Pension Fund of Ukraine for information and to submit an application for receiving maternity benefits. In some cases, this may include the Unified Social Service branch in your area.
It is important to take into account that some documents may be required to apply for maternity benefits, so it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the requirements in advance and contact the relevant social security authorities for detailed information.
