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What are the eligibility requirements for claiming childbirth benefits under the National Pension?
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Female insured persons who give birth while covered under the National Pension, or who become pregnant during the coverage period and give birth within one year after cessation of coverage, and who have not received childbirth benefits from other social insurance programs, are eligible to apply for childbirth benefits from the Labor Insurance Bureau.
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What is the amount of maternity benefits?
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Effective January 1, 2023, a childbirth benefit of NT$39,522 is granted for each birth.
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Within what time frame must the childbirth benefit application be submitted?
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The application must be submitted within five years from the day after the insured person gives birth. If the application is submitted after this five-year period, it will be rejected by the Labor Insurance Bureau due to exceeding the application deadline.
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Are there any special requirements for applying if the baby was not born in Taiwan?
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You must provide a copy of your own passport and a birth certificate issued by the relevant authority in the place where the baby was born.
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Is it possible to claim childbirth benefits in the case of a miscarriage?
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No. Childbirth benefits are only payable in the event of an actual birth.
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