Thrilled Russians Anticipate One-Time State Payment of 10,000 to May
Ridin' Through May with Extra Cash: Here's What's Happening with Russian Child Allowance
Get ready to enjoy the May holidays to the fullest, because it's gonna be even sweeter for Russian families with kids! From May 1st to 3rd and 7th to 10th, Multi-Functional Centers (MFCs) are extending their operating hours to help families apply for the child allowance, even on weekends.
This generous support system is for families with children under 17 and expectant mothers who registered early in their pregnancy. The main requirement? Your combined family income should not surpass the regional minimum wage.
Why the extended hours, you ask? Well, it's for those of you struggling to submit an application through the "Gosuslugi" portal or could use a hand prepping your documents. The additional hours make things easier to handle, and the average allowance hovers around a tidy 10-12 thousand rubles.
Starting May 15, new calculations for children's allowances will be introduced: The period for assessing family income will shrink from a year to three or six months, speeding up assistance if your income drops. A threshold for exceeding the minimum wage will also crop up, allowing families to maintain their allowance above that level. Moreover, the income calculation will shift, taking into account paid taxes for a clearer financial picture.
An added bonus? The Russian Social Fund is making early payments before the May holidays, and all allowances—including the single allowance, pregnancy allowance, and childcare allowance up to 1.5 years—will be credited by April 30. For families receiving the allowance by mail, your goods will arrive in May, according to the schedule of the "Russian Post" offices.
Now, what can we expect in terms of changes to children's allowances in May? Sources reveal potential boosts in the amount of money for each child, alterations to eligibility criteria, and indexing of benefits to maintain purchasing power. For detailed insights on these updates and their impact on the calculation and distribution of benefits, browse official announcements from Russian government sources or April 2023 news releases. Happy holidays, and here's to a cash-filled May! 🥳💰🎁
- Multi-Functional Centers (MFCs) are extending their operating hours from May 1st to 3rd and 7th to 10th, allowing families to apply for the child allowance even on weekends.
- Families with children under 17 and expectant mothers who registered early in their pregnancy are eligible for this generous support system, but the combined family income should not surpass the regional minimum wage.
- Starting May 15, new calculations for children's allowances will be introduced, including a shrinking period for assessing family income from a year to three or six months, and the introduction of a threshold for exceeding the minimum wage.
- The Russian Social Fund is making early payments before the May holidays, crediting all allowances, including the single allowance, pregnancy allowance, and childcare allowance up to 1.5 years, by April 30.
