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EO/APG — Maternity allowance application (318.750)
The federal form to claim maternity allowance after your child is born.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
- Claim maternity allowance under the loss-of-earnings compensation scheme (EO/APG), which replaces part of your income after giving birth.
- The other parent has their own form (318.747) for other-parent leave.
Documents to have ready
- Your AHV/AVS number and bank details
- The child's date of birth (birth certificate or confirmation)
- Details of your work and salary (provided by your employer, if you have one)
Where to send it
Employees usually apply through their employer, who passes it on to its compensation office. Self-employed or unemployed: send it directly to your compensation office.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official site.
- Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.