Restrictions on National Pension Maternity Benefits
Q: | I gave birth just a day after enrolling in National Pension Insurance. Am I eligible to claim maternity benefits? |
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Regardless of the duration of your enrollment in National Pension Insurance, as long as childbirth occurs during the valid coverage period, you are eligible to claim the maternity benefit under the National Pension Insurance program. |
Q: | If I became pregnant while covered by another social insurance program and meet the eligibility requirements for maternity benefits, can I receive benefits from both programs? |
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If you are eligible for maternity benefits under both National Pension Insurance and another social insurance program, you may only claim benefits from one program. Duplicate claims are not permitted. |
Q: | Can I first apply for maternity benefits from another social insurance program and then apply for National Pension Insurance maternity benefits later? |
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Regardless of whether you apply consecutively or simultaneously, you may only claim maternity benefits from one program. Only one claim is allowed. |
Q: | I am insured under the National Pension program, but my wife is not. Can I claim the National Pension Insurance maternity benefit when she gives birth? |
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No, you cannot. The maternity benefit can only be claimed if the insured person themselves gives birth during the period of coverage. If the birth is by the insured person's spouse, the benefit is not applicable. |
Q: | I was enrolled in National Pension Insurance before giving birth, but at the time of childbirth, I was covered under Labor Insurance and did not meet the eligibility requirements for its maternity benefits. Can I still apply for the National Pension Insurance maternity benefit? |
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Yes, you can. If you were enrolled in National Pension Insurance during your pregnancy, gave birth within one year after withdrawing from the program, and have not received maternity benefits from any other social insurance, you are eligible to apply. |