ZUS sums it up as “grandmother’s”. This option is the most popular
Since the beginning of the so-called 1.2 million applications were submitted for 1.22 million children. One option is the most popular.
In October, it will be two years since the introduction of the “Active Parent” program, also known as “Grandma’s”. Its aim is to support parents and guardians in reconciling the tasks related to parenthood and professional activity.
Under the program, parents of children up to 35 months of age can take advantage of the following options:
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“Actively at home” – a parent who stays at home with a child can receive PLN 500 per month,
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“Active parents at work” – professionally active parents can receive PLN 1,500 per child, the assumption is that this will finance the work of a nanny or care by a grandmother or another family member,
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“Actively in the nursery” – PLN 1,500 will go to parents of children who attend the nursery.
ZUS sums it up as “grandmother’s”. This option is the most popular
The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) informs that from October 2024, i.e. from the beginning of the “Active Parent” program, until the end of July this year. parents submitted a total of 1.2 million applications for 1.22 million children. 8.74 million payments were made during this time. The total value of the support provided exceeded PLN 10.8 billion.
The most popular benefit is “Actively in the nursery”, for which ZUS received PLN 442,000. applications regarding 449.3 thousand kids. ZUS received 387.8 thousand applications for the “Actively at home” benefit. for 395.4 thousand kids. The least popular option is the “Active parents at work” option – 371.9 thousand received. applications for 379.2 thousand kids.
In July alone, ZUS received PLN 36.9 thousand. applications for 37.6 thousand kids. In the previous month, PLN 477.1 thousand was paid. benefits in the amount of PLN 588.2 million.
Let us remind you that applications for “grandmother’s benefits” can be submitted electronically, via: the MRPiPS portal, the Emp@tia portal, PUE ZUS, the mZUS mobile application, or electronic banking. The application must be accompanied by documents confirming return to work and the form of child care.
