When is the submission deadline for Government-Paid Leave (GPL) claims?
Submission deadlines for Government-Paid Leave (GPL) claims vary by scheme. Most schemes require submission within 3 months after the last day of the relevant leave, except for benefit schemes which allow up to 15 months after the child's date of birth.
Scheme | Submission deadline |
|---|---|
Government-Paid Childcare Leave (GPCL) and Extended Childcare Leave (ECL) | Within 3 months after the last day of the relevant period |
Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) | Within 3 months after the last day of maternity leave |
Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL) | Within 3 months after the last day of paternity leave |
Shared Parental Leave (SPL) | Within 3 months after the last day of shared parental leave |
Adoption Leave for Mothers (AL) | Within 3 months after the last day of adoption leave |
Government-Paid Maternity Benefit (GPMB), Government-Paid Paternity Benefit (GPPB), Government-Paid Adoption Benefit (GPAB), and Shared Parental Benefit (SPB) | Within 15 months after the child's date of birth |
If you have missed the deadline
You can still submit an online application with the reasons for your late submission. Late submissions from employers and self-employed persons are subject to approval by MSF. Please note that late submissions may require a longer processing time.
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