The supplementary benefit for persons incapable of independent existence, commonly known as , was introduced in 2019 and has not been indexed for four years. However, the income criterion has changed. Who can benefit from the benefit and what conditions must be met?
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Changes are waiting for 500 plus for seniors and people with disabilities. Will not only the income criterion increase?
A person wishing to apply for 500 plus for (sometimes also referred to as 500 plus for the disabled) must meet certain conditions. is available to persons who:
- are over 18 years old,
- are incapable of independent existence and have a certificate of incapacity for independent existence and work or service,
- they do not have an established right to or disability pension, they do not receive it, or the benefit does not exceed the income criterion.
Polish citizenship or the right to permanent residence (if the applicant is a citizen of one of the European Union, EFTA, Swiss Confederation) or legalized stay in Poland is also required. From March 2023, the income criterion is PLN 2,157.80.
Supplementary benefit in the full amount, i.e. PLN 500, is available to persons whose monthly income does not exceed PLN 1,657.80 gross. In other cases, the benefit is reduced on a “PLN for PLN” basis. According to , the income criterion will be even higher in 2024, and according to the regulations, it should increase at least by the inflation rate. “Fact” also informed that talks were underway in the Ministry of Family and Social Policy on increasing the supplementary benefit and introducing indexation.
What to do to get a supplementary benefit? The application alone is not enough
To obtain the so-called 500 plus for the disabled, it is necessary to submit an application. This can be done on behalf of the applicant by a guardian or proxy. Such an application can be submitted both at a ZUS branch and sent by post or electronically via the Electronic Services Platform. It is necessary to attach the required documents to the application, i.e. a certificate of total incapacity for independent existence, if ZUS does not have them. The absence of a valid decision does not mean that you cannot apply. In such a situation, attach the OL-9 certificate completed by a doctor not earlier than one month before submitting the application, along with full medical documentation and a certificate of severe disability. In addition, you can attach a certificate of total incapacity for work or service or a certificate issued by September 1, 1997 on inclusion in the first disability group. All criteria and rules can be found at
Source: Gazeta
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