Same-sex spouses are entitled to benefits.
Maternity benefits
Not available to men, as these benefits are exclusively for biological mothers.
Paternity benefits
Available to the father only.
Parental benefits
Available to the father only.
Adoption benefits
Available to both adoptive spouses.
Two spouses who adopt one or more children can share the benefits as they see fit. However, if only one of the spouses adopts one or more children, the benefits will be paid to the adoptive father only.
Benefits can be granted to the man who adopts his spouse's child.
Type of benefits according to the plan chosen
The table below indicates the maximum number of benefit weeks and percentage of average weekly earnings for each type of benefit, depending on the plan chosen.
To find out the estimated amount of benefits to which you may be entitled, you can try the benefit calculation simulator before applying.