Maternity benefits under the National Pension Insurance Program were made available from July 1, 2011. From this date, all female insured who have given birth or have had premature labor during the insured period may claim maternity benefits under the National Pension Insurance Program. The benefits are paid based on the monthly insured amount (currently NT$19,761). In other words, a lump sum maternity payment equal to the two-months monthly insured amount will be provided. In cases of more than one birth, the payment shall be increased proportionately, i.e., four-months of the monthly insured amount for twins and six-months of the amount for triplets.