Government launches extended “Family 500 plus” program

From July 1, parents and caretakers can submit online applications for the payment of benefits within the government’s flagship “Family 500 plus” and “Good start” social programs. The submission of printed applications will be possible from August 1.

In the extended “Family 500 plus” program, all children aged up to 18 are eligible to get payments, regardless of the income earned by the given family. Data from the Government Information Center (CIR) show that about PLN 70 billion has been allocated for the program since it was launched. This year, approximately PLN 31 billion will need to be allocated with the 2020 figure estimated at PLN 41 billion.

From July 1 you can also submit online applications for the so-called “school layette” as part of the “Good start” program. The PLN 300 benefit will be granted once a year to children who attend school and are aged up to 20. Disabled children who attend school can receive the benefit until they reach the age of 24. According to estimates, in 2019 the program will cost PLN 1.44 billion.

(PAP)