Rafalska: PiS social programs cost estimated PLN 50 bln annually

The annual cost of the Family 500+ program, including the "first child" benefit without income criterion requirements, will amount to around PLN 40 billion per year, as the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Policy Elżbieta Rafalska, informed. She stressed that beyond the social objectives, the program will have an impact on economic growth. "A significant part of this money will also return to the state budget in the form of VAT,” said Rafalska. The Minister estimates that approx. 7 million of Polish children will benefit from the Family 500+ program.

In addition, the payment of the "13th month pay for pensioners" will amount to PLN 8-9 billion this year.