In 2022, the government took a number of additional measures to support families with children. Starting this year, parents have the opportunity to receive additional benefits for their second child until he reaches one and a half years old from maternity capital funds.
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In the new year 2022, families will receive additional financial support from the federal budget for the birth of a third child in 62 regional constituent entities of the Russian Federation, according to Decree No. 1747-r dated August 27, 2018. No new payments are expected in 2022.
Indexation of child benefits in 2022
In recent years, the indexation of social payments, including child benefits, has been carried out on February 1, according to Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated January 28, 2018 No. 42.
If before January 1, 2016, increases in benefits, compensation and other payments were carried out ahead of expected inflation, now payments are indexed based on actual inflation over the past year. In 2022, benefits are indexed from February 1.
In the government decree of January 24, 2022, the indexation coefficient for child benefits from February 1 is 1.043.
On February 1, 2022, the following benefits were indexed:
- One-time benefit for women registered before 12 weeks of pregnancy;
- One-time payments in connection with the birth of a child.
The child care benefit for children under 1.5 years of age increased from January 1, due to the fact that from January 1, 2022, the minimum wage (minimum wage) is equal to the subsistence level for the second quarter of 2022.
Benefits and Peace
From 05/01/2019, the following types of child benefits must be transferred to Mir cards:
- maternity benefits;
— a one-time benefit for women who registered with medical organizations in the early stages of pregnancy;
— one-time benefit for the birth of a child;
- monthly child care allowance.
For individuals who are already receiving the above payments to other bank accounts as of 05/01/19, the transition to “Mir” will be made no later than 07/01/2020.
As the FSS notes in letter No. 02-08-01/16-05-6557l dated 07/05/2019, payments are transferred, among other things, by the employer to the bank account of the insured person, transactions on which are carried out using Mir cards or without using any or payment cards. It is also possible to receive insurance coverage through cash payments (including mail).
Child care allowance up to 3 years old
A monthly compensation payment for up to 3 years is paid to one of the parents caring for the child. The amount of this benefit was established back in 1994 by Presidential Decree No. 1110 in the amount of 50 rubles.
The last time the issue of increasing this payment was discussed was in 2014, but in the end no decision was made.
The benefit amount will change from 2022
In 2022, there was finally talk of increasing benefits at a “high level.” The information that the payment will increase was confirmed by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection Maxim Topilin, as well as the President and Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
All three announced that the amount of the benefit would be equal to the regional subsistence minimum per child, that is, more than 10,000 rubles. True, according to Dmitry Medvedev, only low-income families will receive benefits in this amount:
“It was decided to increase assistance to low-income families with children aged one and a half to three years. They will receive more than 10 thousand rubles per child monthly instead of the previous 50 rubles.”
It is not yet known how much the remaining families will receive.
One-time benefit for the birth of a child
At the birth of a child, a woman has the right to three types of lump sum payment:
- For registration at the antenatal clinic for up to 12 weeks - 655.49 rubles.
- For pregnancy and childbirth. It is calculated based on the average earnings of a young mother over the past two years.
- One-time payment at the birth of a child - 17,328.73 rubles.
In addition to federal one-time payments, there are also regional additional payments. For example:
- In Moscow, a young family in which both spouses have not reached the age of 30 is entitled to a lump sum payment from Luzhkov. For the first child the amount is 5 subsistence minimums, for the second - 7, and for the third and subsequent ones - 10 subsistence minimums.
- in the Moscow region a one-time payment is provided to low-income families in the amount of 20 thousand rubles for the second child,
- in St. Petersburg - 28,700 rubles,
- in Voronezh - 20 thousand rubles for each child born,
- Kaliningrad residents, as well as students and single mothers from the Jewish Autonomous Region - 7 thousand each,
- in Kaluga - 22,326 for 2 children,
- in Khanta-Mansiysk - 10 thousand for the second child,
- In the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, young parents - 10 thousand rubles,
Maternity payments
The right to maternity benefits for pregnancy and childbirth is granted to:
- officially employed and temporarily unemployed expectant mothers,
- military women,
- women who lost their jobs due to the liquidation of an enterprise,
- full-time students.
For working women, the payment is calculated based on the woman’s average official earnings over the last two years. If the average earnings during the specified period of time exceed the minimum wage, then the payment will be 100% of this amount. Otherwise, the woman is paid a fixed amount equal to the minimum wage, which from May 1, 2022 is 11,163 rubles.
Maximum and minimum amounts of maternity payments at the beginning of 2019:
| Duration of maternity leave in days | Minimum amount | Maximum amount |
| 140 (sick leave) | 51,919 rubles | 301,096.6 rubles |
| 156 (complicated childbirth) | 57,852.6 rubles | 335,507.64 rubles |
| 194 (multiple pregnancy) | 71,944.9 rubles | 417,233.86 rubles |
PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY BENEFITS FROM JANUARY 1, 2019
Maternity benefits paid by employers are not indexed annually. However, the maximum benefit will increase from 1 January 2022 as the accountant will need to take into account the new maximum average daily earnings when calculating benefits.
Let us remind you that maternity benefits are paid in a lump sum and in total for the entire period of maternity leave, which is (Part 1, Article 10 of Law No. 255-FZ):
- 140 days (in general);
- 194 days (with multiple pregnancies);
- 156 days (for complicated births).
Maximum benefit amount 2019
Maternity benefits, in general, should be calculated from the average earnings for the billing period, that is, for the two years preceding the onset of illness, maternity leave or vacation (from January 1 to December 31). Accordingly, if an employee goes on maternity leave in 2019, then the billing period will be 2022 and 2022 (Part 1, Article 14 of Federal Law No. 255-FZ of December 29, 2006).
The maximum maternity benefit that a worker can receive is limited to the maximum average daily earnings. In 2022 it is 2150.684931 rubles. (RUB 755,000 + 815,000) / 730.
In 2022, take the employee's earnings for 2022 and 2022 to calculate maternity benefits. The maximum amount of payments that can be taken into account in the calculation is RUB 1,570,000. (755,000 + 815,000).
Thus, the maximum amount of maternity benefits in 2022 will be:
- 301 095, 89 rub. – during normal childbirth (2150.684931x 140)
- 335 506, 85 rub. – during complicated childbirth (2150.684931 x 156);
- RUR 417,232.88 – with complicated multiple births (2150.684931 x 194).
The indicated maximum sizes will not change from January 1, 2022 due to the increase in the minimum wage. An increase in the minimum wage only affects the change in the minimum maternity leave. Also, the indicated amounts are not subject to indexation from February 1, 2022. These amounts will remain unchanged throughout 2022.
Minimum benefit amount 2019
To determine the minimum amount of benefits for BiR, if the maternity leave began in 2022, the new minimum wage from January 1, 2022 is relevant - 11,280 rubles.
If maternity leave began on 01/01/2019 or later, then the minimum average daily earnings will be 370.849315 rubles. (RUB 11,280 x 24/730). Accordingly, the minimum amount of the BiR benefit for a standard maternity leave (lasting 140 days) will be 51,918.90 rubles. (RUB 370.849315 x 140 days).
Consequently, with different durations of maternity leave in 2022. There will be different minimum maternity payments:
- RUB 51,918.90 (370.849315 × 140 days) – in the general case;
- RUB 71,944.76 (370.849315 x 194 days) – in case of multiple pregnancy;
- RUR 57,852.49 (370.849315 x 156 days) – for complicated childbirth.
However, keep in mind that an employee can receive a BIR benefit less than the minimum value in 2022 if she works part-time.
Also, if the length of service of an employee going on maternity leave is less than 6 months, then she is paid a B&R benefit in an amount not exceeding the minimum wage for a full calendar month (Part 3 of Article 11 of Federal Law No. 255-FZ of December 29, 2006).
Child care allowance up to 1.5 years old
In addition, the father or mother, depending on who will care for the baby, have the right to receive child care benefits for up to 1.5 years. Unemployed parents also have the right to receive payments, but in a minimal amount.
An increase in benefits for the unemployed is expected only after February 1, 2019. Until this time, the amount of child care benefits is as follows:
- For officially employed parents, the amount is 40% of average earnings, but not more than 26,152.39 rubles and a minimum of 4,512 rubles for the first and 6,284.65 for the second child.
- The unemployed are paid 3,142.33 rubles for the first child, 6,284.65 rubles for the second and subsequent children.
To calculate maternity benefits, as well as child care benefits for children up to 1.5 years old, you can use the calculator on the official website of the Social Insurance Fund.
Payments for the second child
The birth of a second child in the family entitles parents to receive all the same payments that are due at the birth of their first child:
- maternity benefits
- lump sum payment
- child care allowance up to 1.5 years
- maternal capital
In 2022, in order to resolve the unfavorable demographic situation in the country, a number of incentive measures were taken:
- introduction of a monthly allowance for the second child until he reaches 1.5 years of age,
- extending the validity period of the maternity capital program and expanding the scope of its use,
- preferential mortgage with government subsidies for families with more than two children
- renovation and construction of new children's clinics
- eliminating queues at nurseries and kindergartens.
All payments due for the second child will remain in 2019, but the most significant assistance for the birth of a second child remains maternity capital.
Benefit amount
The minimum child care benefit, a one-time benefit at the birth of a child, as well as the benefit for registration in the early stages of pregnancy will increase from February 1, 2022.
Currently, the size of the maximum benefits is precisely known, since they depend on the maximum contribution bases for the previous two of the year.
Average daily earnings will increase from 2150.68 rubles. in 2022 to 2301.36 rubles. in 2022.
The maximum amount of maternity benefits for 140 days of vacation from 01/01/2020 will be RUB 322,190.40 .
The maximum monthly child care benefit for a full calendar month from 01/01/2020 will be RUB 27,984.53 .
Payments for a third child
Nor are any significant changes expected in 2022 in the event of the birth of a third child. Such a family has the right to receive one-time and monthly benefits, including as a low-income family, provided that the family’s average per capita income is below the subsistence level. In addition to federal ones, there are also regional payments for families with three children, and from 2022, families with three children from 60 regions will receive additional financial support from the federal budget.
At the same time, a family with three or more children receives the status of a large family, which gives it the right to a number of benefits and privileges, including additional payments.
What benefits are available to families with a third child:
- preferential mortgage without down payment for up to 30 years,
- Free land plot (this benefit is not available to Muscovites),
- 30% discount on utility bills and electricity,
- Free travel on public transport for one of the parents,
- Priority when enrolling in a preschool institution,
- Free meals at school,
- Annual compensation for the purchase of school uniforms and stationery.
A more detailed list of benefits that are available to large families can be found at the social protection authorities at the place of residence.
What can you spend maternity capital on?
The very formulation “spend maternity capital” is not entirely correct. It would be more correct to say “send”, since in most cases the family will not see real money. She only makes a decision, and the Pension Fund transfers the funds. Here's what you can spend your money on.
Improving living conditions
Money for a down payment on a mortgage when buying or building a home can be used immediately after the birth of a child. A similar rule applies to repaying a mortgage loan and interest on it. If the family intends to do without credit funds, then they will have to wait until the baby’s third birthday.
Child's education
Money for a paid nursery or kindergarten can be spent immediately after the birth of the child. For other education - only after three years.
Adaptation of disabled children
The list of Order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated April 30, 2016 No. 831-r of goods and services for which maternal capital funds can be used has been approved by the government. You can spend money immediately after the birth of a child, thanks to whom you received a capital certificate.
Mom's pension
Money is allowed to be used to form the funded part of an old-age pension, but only after the child’s third birthday.
Monthly payments for the second child
A family in which the average per capita income is less than two subsistence minimums per person can apply for benefits Federal Law of December 28, 2017 N 418-FZ. It is paid for the first and second child. Only payments for the first baby come from the federal budget, and for the second - from maternity capital. The benefit is equal to the regional subsistence minimum per child.
Maternity capital in 2019
The amount of maternity capital in 2022 will remain at the same level and amount to 453,026 rubles. Regular indexation of maternity capital will resume only from 2022 and, as follows from the explanatory note to draft federal law No. 556363-7, the amount will increase:
- in 2022 - up to 470,241 rubles;
- in 2022 - up to 489,051 rubles.
The right to receive maternity capital appears in a family with the birth of a second child or subsequent ones, provided that the certificate was not previously received. Maternity capital can only be used for certain purposes:
- Improving living conditions,
- Children's education,
- formation of mother's pension,
- social adaptation of disabled children,
- monthly payments for the second child.
No one-time payments from maternity capital funds are provided.
According to the rules, maternity capital can be used only when the child for whom it was received reaches three years of age. But there are areas where the use of capital is possible immediately after the right to receive it:
- as down payment, interest or principal on a mortgage loan;
- payment for preschool education of children (including in private organizations);
- monthly allowance (the amount depends on the region of residence of the family);
- social adaptation of disabled children.
From 2022, funds from maternity capital can, in addition, be used to build a house on a garden plot. This became possible after the adoption of Law No. 217-FZ of July 29, 2017. From 2022, the pension fund will have 15 days rather than a month to make a decision on issuing maternity capital.
Read more about changes in maternity capital for 2022.
Who is entitled to maternity capital now?
Now a lot depends on exactly when the child was born and what type of child he is. For simplicity, further we will talk about the birth of a baby, but this also applies to adoptive parents.
Who is entitled to maternity capital for their first child?
If the first child is born in 2022 or later, the family receives maternity capital in the amount of 466,617 rubles. When the second baby arrives, another 150 thousand will be paid. In total this is 616,617 rubles.
Who is entitled to increased maternity capital?
Some will be able to receive 616,617 rubles at a time. This will happen if the first child appears before 2022, and the second in 2022 or later.
In some cases, larger families can also claim this amount. 616,617 rubles will be issued upon the birth of a third or subsequent child, if previously the right to maternity capital did not arise. This is possible if all previous children were born before 2007.
Who will be given maternity capital according to the old rules?
If both children were born before 2022, then maternity capital is issued as before - only for the second and in the amount of 466,617 rubles. This works even if the family has not issued a maternal certificate, but simply acquired such a right until 2022.
If the second child was born between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2022, the family receives only 466,617 rubles.
Presidential payments upon the birth of the first child
In 2022 V.V. Putin initiated a new payment for young families expecting their first child. The amount of the benefit depends on the cost of living of the region in which the young family lives. In 2019, along with other payments intended for families with children, the amount of the monthly benefit for the first child will be calculated taking into account annual indexation.
If two or three children are born at the same time, the payment is made to only one of them. For the second child, parents can write an application to the pension fund in order to pay a similar benefit from maternity capital funds.
The monthly allowance for the first child is essentially targeted assistance. To receive it, a family must meet two requirements:
- first child born after January 1, 2022;
- have a critical level of income.
The average payment amount in Russia is 10,836 rubles. In order to find out the exact amount, you need to focus on the cost of living in your region.
Who is entitled to Putin's payments?
The main recipient of the cash payment for the first child is his mother (Clause 3, Article 1 of Law No. 418-FZ). In the event of her death (or deprivation of parental rights), the father of a born or adopted child can apply for benefits. If both parents are deprived of parental rights, die (declared dead), or the adoption in respect of them is canceled, the payment is assigned to the guardian.
Putin payments at the birth of the first child in 2022, as well as at the birth of the second baby, the state pays to the specified categories of recipients only under certain conditions:
- the child, first or second, must be born no earlier than January 1, 2018;
- benefit recipients must have Russian citizenship;
- the family must reside in the Russian Federation;
- the born (or adopted) child must also have Russian citizenship:
- his age is up to one and a half years (from January 2022 - up to three years).
“Putin” payments for the third child born in the family from January 1, 2018 are not provided for by Law No. 418-FZ. This circumstance excludes parents with many children who need financial support from the circle of benefit recipients. Also, Law No. 418-FZ is often criticized for the fact that Putin’s payments and their conditions did not include millions of low-income families in which their first or second children were born before 2022.
Regional benefits for the third child
On August 24, 2022, the government of the Russian Federation approved regions of the Russian Federation in which, through co-financing from the federal budget, a special allowance will be paid for the third child until he reaches the age of three.
It is worth noting that this payment is not new and was created on the initiative of the President of the Russian Federation (decree dated 05/07/2012). In 2022, families from 50 regions could receive the payment; in 2022, 60 regions already participated in the program. From 2022, the state will participate in financing payments for the third and subsequent children in 62 regions of the Russian Federation.
Regional benefits for the third and subsequent children until they reach the age of three are paid in the amount of the regional child subsistence minimum. In 2022, the average benefit amount was 10,181 rubles.
Since the start of this program, the demographic situation has improved in three regions: the Kaliningrad region, Sakhalin and Sevastopol. Officially, these regions are no longer included in the program, but co-financing here will remain until the children whose birth entitles the family to benefits turn three years old.
NEW MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND CHILD
Federal Law No. 418-FZ of December 28, 2017 “On monthly payments to families with children,” providing for two new “children’s” payments: for the first and second child.
| № | Pay | Source of financing |
| 1 | For the first child | federal budget |
| 2 | For a second child | maternity capital funds |
Payments for children from January 1, 2022 will be targeted. Decisions for each family will be made individually after studying income information. These payments are not benefits, but people most often call them “Putin payments” or “Putin benefits”, since these payments were introduced on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation V. Putin.
To qualify for payments (for the first or second child), the average per capita family income should not exceed 1.5 times the subsistence level of the working-age population of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation for the second quarter of 2022. This is enshrined in paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Federal Law No. 418-FZ of December 28, 2017 “On monthly payments to families with children.”
Child benefits up to 18 years of age in 2022
From 2022, financial support for low-income families will be individual. Citizens whose average per capita income is below the subsistence level will be able to receive this benefit, provided they timely contact the social protection authorities and present a full package of documents.
It is too early to talk about the size of the benefit. The payment may be increased taking into account inflation over the past year, or it may remain at the same level.
You should not expect any new payments for children in 2022. Whether benefits will be increased and in what amount will become known only at the beginning of 2022.
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