Social Insurance Law

In the event of childbirth, a contributor shall be entitled to receive maternity allowance for a period of three months; such period shall be extended by one month if she gives birth to a sick or disabled child whose health condition requires the continuous presence of a caregiver in accordance with the documents and controls specified in the Regulations, provided that the contributor satisfies the following conditions: 1. She has completed a contribution period of not less than 12 consecutive or non-consecutive months following the date of actual registration with the Organization during the last 36 months preceding the date of delivery, provided that delivery takes place while the contributor is engaged in employment covered by the provisions of this Law. 2. Delivery occurs after the lapse of at least six months from the date of conception, whether the fetus is born alive or dead.