Changes in 500 plus for seniors! More people have a chance for extra cash

so-called 500 plus for a senior is a colloquial name for a supplementary benefit for people unable to live independently and is granted not only . Anyone who is over 18 and meets all the criteria can receive them. However, the government has introduced some changes and from March 1, 2023, more people will be able to receive an additional benefit. All thanks to the increase in the amount entitling to download it.

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Changes in granting 500 plus for seniors. Now more people can get the benefit

The supplementary benefit for persons incapable of independent existence has been granted since 2019. From March 1, more people can receive them, because the threshold that entitles them to download has been raised. All thanks to the valorization of pensions and pensions. In 2022, PLN 1,896.13, and now it has increased to PLN 2,157.80. How much benefit can you receive?

Anyone who does not exceed the amount of PLN 1,657.80 may receive PLN 500, i.e. the full amount of the supplement. But what about people who exceed this amount? In their case, the “PLN for PLN” mechanism will be used.

Supplementary benefit for persons incapable of independent existence. Who will receive them?

Apart from the fact that the monthly income cannot exceed PLN 2,157.80 gross, several other conditions must be met in order to receive a supplementary benefit for persons incapable of independent existence. Of course, it is not intended only for seniors, as the common name suggests, but it can be obtained by anyone who is over 18 and meets the requirements. What?

You must live in Poland, have Polish citizenship or the right to stay in Poland. In addition, a certificate is required indicating complete incapacity for independent existence, work or service. They must be attached to the application, which is submitted to the paying institution or pension (e.g. ZUS, KRUS).