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SMP or Maternity Allowance?
SMP and Maternity Allowance cover the same gap but come from different places and have different eligibility tests. This diagnostic asks a few quick questions about your employment status, service, and earnings, and points you to the likely route, so you know what to check next. It isn't a benefits decision and doesn't replace advice on your specific situation.