Child benefits from 2021

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Since 2018, the Russian government has been implementing a program to support the younger generation. Children's allowances are growing and updating every year, and from 2021, new sizes and new types are again outlined. Each of them has its own direction and features of payment.

Overview of the benefit situation

In 2020, the government has repeatedly made decisions on the appointment of payments aimed at alleviating the financial situation of families with children. Lump sum payments of 10,000 for each child in June and July, 5,000 during April, May and June were a timely addition to the family's tight budget, but they were made only as a temporary support measure.

The same applies to funds for the first child born during a pandemic. However, since 2021, child benefits continue to grow and be replenished with new types. This is related to the national development program:

• optimization of the demographic situation;
• stimulation of childbirth;
• increasing the level of material support of socially unprotected segments of the population (especially families with children);
• the announcement of priority areas for the life, health and well-being of the younger generation.

Some payments for children have changed due to the annual indexation. There are new amounts of benefits introduced since last year, they appeared as previously planned, and some types have doubled.

For the second time after the abolition of the indexation freeze, the maternity capital was indexed for the first-born and for the second child. The action of social programs, despite the difficult economic situation caused by the pandemic, not only did not stop, but also developed, and this trend continues this year.

Knowing the specifics of registration and addressing, large, low-income and just young families will be able to take advantage of full-fledged state support.

Permanent payments: changes

From 2021, new sizes of child allowances have been published. Certain categories of future and already established parents have the right to receive them in the Russian Federation. Payment features depend on the type and addressing.

Pregnancy, childbirth and maternity benefits

Appointed immediately after the birth of the baby, in total, they are laid for 140 days, but a longer period can be paid for under special circumstances:

1. The new year was marked by a slight increase in payments, which is determined for working women by the average earnings for the two previous years, as well as their minimum and maximum limits.
2. To this can be added the allowance that is paid for early registration during pregnancy. Such a measure is provided so that the expectant mother is under medical supervision from the earliest possible date. It also increased in size after the indexation.
3. Non-working women are calculated according to a different principle, the size has also increased.

The payment of funds for vitamins for pregnant women and for women whose husbands are in military service continues. These are specific benefits that not everyone knows about yet, but every expectant mother can get money for vitamin complexes.

From 2021, it is planned to make further changes to the lump sum, which is paid at the birth of a child. It invariably refers to federal payments and amounts to a certain amount, regardless of the social status of the woman in labor.

However, in some regions, additional funds are provided from local authorities (as part of optimizing the demographic situation) or the governor, and in areas with a harsh climate, an increasing coefficient is used.

The amount of payments is determined annually by law. Parents who have adopted a child can also apply for them. Payments are 18 thousand rubles.

Maternity capital and baby care benefits

The state allocates maternity capital (MC) now not only for the second child, but also for the first child. New sizes of MK appeared after the indexation. From February 1, 2020, children's allowances for caring for a child up to one and a half years have also increased.

Features of payment depend on the social status of the mother:

1. The unemployed and those who received the minimum wage can count on a doubled amount - now it is 6,751 rubles. Previously, this payment was based only on the second child, but it was doubled.
2. Women who worked before the decree receive an amount that depends on the length of service and the average daily earnings before childbirth, but there are restrictions - no more than 27, 9 thousand rubles. You need to apply for it at the place of work or in the social protection authority.

Maternity capital is also formalized in different instances: for the first-born - in the social security authorities, for the second child - in the Pension Fund. All the amendments made last year are recorded in the federal law.

Indexation of MK or its balance is now saved on the recipient's account. And one more innovation in the legislation: if the first child was born in a period when there was no maternity capital program, and a third appeared in the family, she can receive an MC in the amount required for the second.

Monthly payments up to 3 years

Payments are based on the first and second child for families whose income for each family member does not exceed two minimum living wages. Until recently, the income limit for receiving such an allowance was one and a half living wages. This applies to children born after January 1, 2018.

They pay 1 living wage, but not federal, but set for the region. For the second child, money is transferred from the maternity capital, and the federal budget takes over the maintenance of the first child. Not assigned to the third and subsequent baby.

For children from 3 to 7 years old

These payments are intended for those whose per capita income is less than the regional subsistence minimum. Last year, half of the living wage was paid for each child. In 2021, the size increased to a whole.

To obtain, you need to confirm the status of a poor family. The registration is simple, it can be done even through the State Service portal. This is a new benefit introduced in January last year.

Lump sum and regional benefits

These payments are provided for different categories and cases. For example, with multiple pregnancies or complicated childbirth. But few people ask for such targeted help.

This assistance is received by the social security authorities. You can count on it under certain conditions:

• for treatment;
• repair;
• tragic events.

When confirming the status of a low-income family and a large family, you can apply for help in the form of:

• food sets and things;
• funds for the purchase of stationery and school uniforms;
• free school meals;
• reduction of payment in a preschool educational institution.

The regions of Russia have their own advantages:

• in St. Petersburg they pay 32 and 43 thousand rubles. for the first and second child, respectively (compensation payment);
• in Moscow, young parents receive in this case 5, 7 and 10 regional (for the third) PM;
• a large set of incentive payments is provided in Ugra. There is not only the most prosperous demographic situation, but also the widest program of regional child benefits. Last year, newborns were even awarded a commemorative medal on the fact of birth in a region with harsh climatic conditions.

From 2021, standard child benefits and lump sum payments provided in some cases are paid in new (increased) amounts. Of course, there will not be such generous assistance as during the quarantine period, when unemployed parents were paid an increased benefit and additional amounts for each child.

But even now, the peculiarities of payments provided by the government allow parents to receive financial support until the child turns 7 years old.

Summarize

1. The Russian government shows constant concern for the younger generation.
2. Introduces new benefits, lump sum payments, which are calculated for the period from birth until children reach 7 years of age.
3. Regularly makes changes to the amount of already existing payments.
4. Carries out indexing in cases stipulated by law.
5. Simplifies the registration procedure and excludes regular prolongation, if the current situation requires it.