How soon can i claim child rates credits? beforehand infant is born, or do i enjoy to loaf till kid arrives? im 28 wks?


i think you usually claim income support from 29 weeks as you arent entitled to child tax credits until the baby is in actuality born, you get it along with child benefit but you have to apply for it after the birth. ask your midwife for updated information as i could be wrong.
to fully answer your question knowing which country your in would help.

if your contained by england then you can claim for health in pregnancy presently which is a one of payment that helps towards buying essential baby things.

at 29 weeks you can claim for a sure start give up if your on job seekers allowance which again is one of payment.

For more info on tax credits drop by the citizens advice as they are very helpful contained by letting you know wat your entitled to.
no u have to wait till they are born. once u have the birth licence u can apply for child benefit and child tax credit they will backdate to date of birth.
yes logically you have to wait till they're alive. otherwise you could claim for 18 years after having them aborted/miscarried. stupid ask really.
Answers:    child tax credit after baby arrives
you will need the birth tag too to apply for it
they have to be born

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