Maternity Benefits
In our advertising columns today formal notification is given of the coming into operation on May 15 of Maternity Benefits provided under the Social Security Act. Particulars are given as to the range of the services that are the subject of the benefits. An appended list correct to May 10 shows hospitals (public and private) in which the benefits arc available and in addition the obstetric nurses and medical practitioners who have entered into contracts with the Minister of Health to provide services. It will be seen that benefits are available in many places throughout the Dominion and the Health Department advise that additions are being made daily. Explanatory leaflets detailing the procedure in connection with these benefits are being made available at offices of the Health and the Social Security Departments. i ft must be emphasised that benefits are obtainable only from those whose names appear in the official list. 141
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Northern Advocate, 13 May 1939, Page 8
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154Maternity Benefits Northern Advocate, 13 May 1939, Page 8
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