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Practical Guide
Maternity Leave: Duration and Allowance Amount
The maternity allowance (art. 16b LAPG) is paid for 14 weeks (98 days) at 80% of average income, capped at CHF 220/day (CHF 196/day in 2024). Conditions: be insured with AVS during the 9 months preceding childbirth, have engaged in gainful activity for at least 5 months during the…
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Applicable law provisions
Critical time limits
- Verification of conditions — before or immediately after childbirth
- Deposit of the application with the compensation office — in the 5 years from childbirth (statute of limitations) (LAPG 16b / LAPG 16e)
- Decision and Payment — 30 to 60 days
- Opposition then appeal to the cantonal insurance court — 30 days from notification (LPGA 52 / LPGA 56)
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