If you take time off from work for childbirth

If you cannot receive pay during time off from work for childbirth

Required documents:	"Claim for Maternity Allowance/Additional Sum" Example of completed form
Deadline:	As soon as possible
Applies to:	Female insured persons taking time off from work for childbirth.
Address inquiries and Submit to:	Health Insurance Society
Notes:	On the application form, have your employer certify your maternity leave and whether you are being paid remuneration during this leave. Additionally, obtain certification from your doctor or midwife.

If you take maternity leave, childcare leave, or other similar leave

If you take childcare leave, your employer can apply to exempt you from paying insurance premiums during the leave period up to the child's third birthday.
Employers can also apply on behalf of their employees for exemption from insurance premiums during the periods of maternity leave and paternity leave (newborn care leave).
Your employer will apply for this exemption; check with the person in charge at your establishment for more information.

• ** The period of childcare leave refers to the period you take off work for childcare leave or other similar leave that conforms to the system of childcare leave up to the child's third birthday.
• ** Period of maternity leave: Period during which you did not work due to pregnancy or childbirth, within the period starting 42 days before birth (98 days for multiple births) and ending 56 days after birth
• ** Paternity leave (newborn care leave): A system under which eligible persons may take leave for up to four weeks during the eight-week period after the birth of a child.