Mutterschutz and Mutterschaftsgeld (maternity protection and maternity benefit)

Find out what protection and which benefit you get before and after birth, where to apply and what the employer tops up. The data comes from the official pages of Familienportal and the Bundesamt für Soziale Sicherung.

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1What is your status before the birth?

Employed, including part-time, Minijob (mini-job) and a fixed-term contractSelf-employment or your own businessI receive ArbeitslosengeldI receive Bürgergeld or Grundsicherungsgeld (basic benefit for people in need, formerly Bürgergeld)I do not work and do not receive benefits

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The information helps you find the official procedure. In a life-threatening medical situation, call 112. The data was checked against the official pages listed; the conditions are as stated on those pages.