Changes have just been made to the federal maternity insurance system to allow for women who have premature births. The benefit is, however, still capped at 15 weeks. Parental benefits may now be taken at 33% of average normal pay over 61 weeks – as well as at a rate of 55% normal average pay for 35 weeks. Employees may also receive up to 15 weeks caregiving benefit in any 52-week period to tend to an adult family member with a terminal medical condition.