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Child benefit supplement
The supplement is for people on low incomes who are caring for a child for whom they cannot claim the tax bonus – for example, pensioners or people with severe disabilities.
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When am I entitled to the child benefit supplement?
You are entitled to the supplement to the allowance for as long as you are receiving benefits for the child.
The supplement may be received by an eligible person who must:
- Being the parent of a dependent child or a person to whom the child is entrusted by a final court decision,
- Being in receipt of an old-age pension, early retirement pension, invalidity pension (with a reduction in earning capacity of more than 70 %), retirement pension or pension benefit of the same kind abroad,
- Neither the entitled person nor the other natural person (e.g. the other parent, the other surrogate parent or the spouse of a parent who is not the parent of the dependent child, if they live in the household with the dependent child) may be gainfully employed and receive the tax bonus for the dependent child.
Attention!
If more than one person is entitled to the allowance, only one of them can receive it.
You can claim the supplement for up to 6 months from the last month in which you were entitled to the supplement. After that time, your entitlement is forfeited.
How much will I get in addition to my child benefit?
To find out the current amount of the supplement to the allowance, go to the website of the Office of Social Security.
How do I apply for the child benefit supplement?
1
Print and complete the Child Benefit Application Form (or take a copy to your local Jobcentre Plus office).
The application must include the children’s details (name, surname, permanent residence, etc.).
2
Apply to the Employment and Social Affairs Office in your place of residence. If there is anything you can’t figure out when you fill in the application form, the staff will be happy to help you.
3
Wait for a statement from the authority. This can happen immediately, or can take up to 60 days for more complex cases.
4
The allowance will be paid regularly into your account or to the address you provided in your application.
