Mama+, contrary to its name, is awarded not only to women who are over 60 and brought up at least 4 children. They will also be paid to men aged 65 or over who raised at least 4 children because their mother died, abandoned them or did not raise them for a long time. What exact conditions must be met in order to receive additional money from the Social Insurance Institution every month and for life?
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Pension supplement granted to mothers. How much money can individual seniors receive?
The Mama 4+ supplementary benefit is granted by ZUS. Do you not receive a pension or disability pension? In that case, you are entitled to this money in the amount of the lowest pension, which is currently PLN 1,338.44 gross. However, the amount will change in March 2023, as the Mama 4+ benefit is subject to indexation. Currently, it is forecasted at 13.8 percent, with benefits to increase by a minimum of PLN 250 gross. In practice, pensioners who meet the conditions will soon be able to get as much as PLN 1,588.44 gross.
Do you receive an old-age or disability pension, but it is less than the minimum old-age pension? In this case, the supplementary parental benefit will top up this amount to the lowest amount. What does this mean in practice? Currently, if you receive money in the amount of PLN 388 gross, the supplement from ZUS will be PLN 1,000 gross.
What conditions must be met to take advantage of this benefit? Rules for granting money from the Mama 4+ program
In order to receive money from the Mama 4+ supplementary benefit, several requirements must be fulfilled. First of all, you have to give birth to and bring up or only bring up your children, your spouse’s children, adopted or adopted as part of a foster family. The only exception is a professional foster family. Then the money from this benefit is not due. What else needs to be done?
You must have Polish citizenship or citizenship of one of the Member States of the European Union, member states of the European Free Trade Association and have the right of residence or the right of permanent residence in Poland. If you are a foreigner, you must have a legal stay in Poland.
Source: Gazeta
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