Maternity Insurance Scheme of the Canton of Geneva
The Geneva Maternity Insurance Scheme pays additional benefits (e.g. differential payments over and above the maternity allowance, from the 99th day to the 112th day) during the maternity period for mothers employed in the Canton of Geneva.
Unlike the maternity allowance (Switzerland), maternity insurance benefits are also paid in case of adoption via the Geneva Maternity Insurance Scheme.
Entitlement to Maternity insurance Geneva
Who receives benefits from the Geneva Maternity Insurance Scheme?
Mothers who were employed in the Canton of Geneva for at least three months before the birth of their child and are insured under the OASI legislation are entitled to a maternity benefit.
If a child is adopted, entitlement exists under the same conditions as those which apply in the event of an adoption allowance.
Entitlement to the allowance also exists if the mother does not go back to work after the birth of her child.
Entitlement to the daily allowances or allowance commences on the day of the birth and ends after 112 days at the latest. It ends prematurely if the mother starts working again before the entitlement period expires.
Amount of compensation - Maternity insurance (Geneva)
Mothers who were employed in the Canton of Geneva for at least three months before the birth of their child and are insured under the OASI legislation are entitled to a maternity benefit.
If a child is adopted, entitlement exists under the same conditions as those which apply in the event of an adoption allowance.
Entitlement to the allowance also exists if the mother does not go back to work after the birth of her child.
Entitlement to the daily allowances or allowance commences on the day of the birth and ends after 112 days at the latest. It ends prematurely if the mother starts working again before the entitlement period expires.
How much do I receive?
The allowance amounts to 80% of the average earned income before the birth (limited by minimum and maximum allowances).
During the first 98 days, the maternity benefit is deducted from the allowance. Full entitlement exists from the 99th day.
If the employer continues to pay at least 80% of the salary during the entitlement period, the maternity benefit will be paid to him or her.
Application - Maternity insurance (Geneva)
The allowance amounts to 80% of the average earned income before the birth (limited by minimum and maximum allowances).
During the first 98 days, the maternity benefit is deducted from the allowance. Full entitlement exists from the 99th day.
If the employer continues to pay at least 80% of the salary during the entitlement period, the maternity benefit will be paid to him or her.
The application form 'Application for maternity allowances' is filled in by the mother and the employer and submitted to the compensation office responsible for the employee in question. The application for the Geneva Maternity Insurance Scheme is submitted at the same time.
