It took me about three weeks to get mine, and it was less than I expected (only about $3000). Good luck, and make SURE to submit all of the supporting documentation or it can really delay the process. And DON'T use staples and DO use blue or black pen, because they are NOT joking when they say you have to follow all of the rules exactly or you'll get a big fat rejection! If you do have problems, call the number on the back of your SS card and ask for Sue in Enrollment Admin, she was really great about sorting out all of the problems with my application.
My google search looks like it is something available in the UK, is that correct OP? And if it's a US thing too for the love of God where do I sign up?
Re: maternity grant
DS Born 4/13/11
It took me about three weeks to get mine, and it was less than I expected (only about $3000). Good luck, and make SURE to submit all of the supporting documentation or it can really delay the process. And DON'T use staples and DO use blue or black pen, because they are NOT joking when they say you have to follow all of the rules exactly or you'll get a big fat rejection! If you do have problems, call the number on the back of your SS card and ask for Sue in Enrollment Admin, she was really great about sorting out all of the problems with my application.