Child benefits per child in 2021: changes, new amounts and features of payments

As a rule, the mother takes care of the newborn child, but the law does not prohibit other relatives, such as grandmothers or husbands, from doing this. Thus, a benefit for a child under 1.5 years old can be assigned to the family member who is actually involved in raising and caring for the child. When it comes to adopting a newborn, this right is exercised by the citizens who adopted him.

Benefit for registration in early pregnancy

Starting from July 1, 2021, the benefit for women who registered in the early stages of pregnancy became monthly (previously it was a one-time payment).
The new benefit amount is 50% of the regional subsistence level for the working population in the corresponding constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Not everyone has the right to benefits. Women for whom two conditions are simultaneously met are eligible for payments:

• the pregnancy period is 6 or more weeks, and registration with a medical organization occurred before 12 weeks;
• The average per capita family income is not more than the subsistence level per capita in a constituent entity of the Russian Federation on the date of application for benefits.

In general, benefits are paid from the month of registration with a medical organization (but not earlier than 6 weeks of pregnancy) until the moment of birth or termination of pregnancy. This follows from the new Article 9.1 of Federal Law No. 81-FZ dated May 19, 1995 (see “Benefits for registration in the early stages of pregnancy will be paid according to the new rules”).

IMPORTANT

From 2021, benefits for registration in the early stages of pregnancy are paid directly by the Social Insurance Fund, bypassing the employer (see “Starting from 2021, in all regions of Russia, benefits will be paid directly from the Social Insurance Fund”).

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Benefits for conscripts' wives

Pregnant wives of conscripts will begin to receive one-time assistance in the amount of 29,908.46 rubles . Eligibility for benefits does not depend on family income. However, it is worth noting that only the legal wives of conscripts whose pregnancy is at least 180 days can receive the payment.

Help will also be provided to those families of conscripts who have already given birth to a child. The benefit amount will be 12,817.91 rubles . These amounts are subject to indexation like other social payments. This resolution came into force on September 8, 2020.

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One-time benefit for the birth of a child in 2021

One of the parents (adoptive parents) has the right to claim a one-time benefit at the birth of a child (Article 12 of Law No. 81-FZ).

In 2021, the benefit amount is:

• in January - 18,004.12 rubles;
• from February to December - 18,886.32 rubles. (see “Children’s benefits increased by 4.9%”).

IMPORTANT!

Since 2021, a lump sum benefit for the birth of a child will be paid directly by the Social Insurance Fund, bypassing the employer (see “From 2021, in all regions of Russia, benefits will be paid directly from the Social Insurance Fund”).

Maternity payments in 2021

A woman who has given birth to a child (or adopted a baby under the age of 3 months) receives a one-time maternity benefit (Article 8 of Law No. 81-FZ). To assign it, you need, in particular, a sick leave certificate.

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In general, the payment amount is the average daily earnings (it is calculated for the two years preceding the one in which the maternity leave began), multiplied by the number of days of maternity leave. Regardless of the employee’s length of service, the B&R benefit is always multiplied by 100%. Personal income tax is not withheld (for more details, see: “Maternity benefits in 2021: how to correctly calculate maternity benefits”).

Maternity payments cannot be as large or as small as desired. If the average earnings are less than the minimum wage, then the benefit is calculated based on the minimum wage established on the start date of the maternity leave. If actual earnings exceed the limit value of the base for calculating contributions approved for the corresponding year, the benefit is calculated based on the limit value (see Table 1).

Table 1

Minimum and maximum amount of maternity payments in 2021

IMPORTANT!

Starting from 2021, maternity benefits are paid directly by the Social Insurance Fund, bypassing the employer (see “Starting from 2021, benefits will be paid directly from the Social Insurance Fund in all regions of Russia”).
From July 1, 2021, this benefit will be transferred only to Mir cards (see “From July, maternity and child benefits will be transferred only to Mir cards”). Calculate maternity benefits taking into account current indicators Calculate

Monthly allowance for child care up to 1.5 years

As a general rule, the amount of payment for a full month is the average daily earnings (it is calculated for the two years preceding the one in which the maternity leave began), multiplied by 30.4 and 40% (Article 15 of Law No. 81-FZ; for more details, see "Hospital and "children's" benefits: current rules for calculation, payment and reimbursement").

The maximum and minimum possible values ​​are set.

From January 2021, the maximum amount of child care benefits per month is RUB 29,600.48.

IMPORTANT!

From 2021, benefits for child care up to 1.5 years are paid directly by the Social Insurance Fund, bypassing the employer (see “Starting from 2021, in all regions of Russia, benefits will be paid directly from the Social Insurance Fund”). From July 1, 2021, this benefit will be transferred only to Mir cards (see “From July, maternity and child benefits will be transferred only to Mir cards”).

Minimum amount of benefit for child care up to 1.5 years

From June 2021, the minimum allowable amount of child care benefits is RUB 6,752. This follows from the new wording of Article 15 of Law No. 81-FZ (see “New “anti-virus” benefits: deduction for the self-employed, increase in child benefits, rent discount”).

This value is indexed annually. Since February 2021, the coefficient is 1.049. The minimum amount of benefits for child care up to 1.5 years is 7,082.85 rubles (6,752 rubles x 1,049; see “Children’s benefits increased by 4.9%)”).

ATTENTION

Now the following rule for calculating monthly benefits has lost its practical meaning: “if the average monthly earnings are less than or equal to the minimum wage, the benefit is considered 40% of the minimum wage.”
In 2021, the minimum wage is 12,792 rubles, and 40% of it is 5,116.8 rubles. The resulting value is less than RUB 7,082.85. Therefore, they should not pay 5,116.8 rubles. (according to the minimum wage), and 7,082.85 rubles. (minimum allowable benefit amount). Calculate your salary and benefits taking into account the annual increase in the minimum wage Calculate for free

table 2

Minimum values ​​of child care benefits up to 1.5 years in 2021

Other benefits and benefits for children

What, in addition to benefits, can families with children under three years old count on:

• utility benefits;
• the right to a free plot of land;
• housing subsidies;
• survivor's pension;
• caring for a disabled child;
• for families with many children: tax benefits, housing, utilities, free food according to a doctor’s conclusion, free medicines, purchase of children’s goods.

Receipt of benefits is not automatic after childbirth. Funds are paid only on the basis of the application and provided papers.

Monthly payment for the first and second child under 3 years of age (the so-called “Putin’s”)

Such benefits have been awarded before. In 2021, it was paid until the child reached the age of 1.5 years. Families whose income per person did not exceed one and a half times the regional subsistence minimum for the second quarter of the previous year had the right to this benefit.

Changes have occurred since 2021. Now money is given out longer - until the child reaches the age of three. Families with an average per capita income of no more than two regional subsistence levels for an able-bodied person, established for the second quarter of last year (current version of Federal Law No. 418-FZ dated December 28, 2017) have the right to payment.

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For which children are funds allocated?
For the first and second child born (adopted) during the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 inclusive. Payments are not provided for the third and subsequent children. The amount of the benefit is the minimum cost of living per child, established in the constituent entity of the Russian Federation for the second quarter of the previous year. For example, in the Moscow region in the second quarter of 2021, this amount was equal to 13,317 rubles. This means that in 2021 the payment for the first and second child under 3 years old in the Moscow region is 13,317 rubles. per month.

Maternity capital in 2021 for 1, 2 and 3 children

In 2021 and earlier, family capital was not provided to those who gave birth (adopted) their first child. Starting from 2021 - expected.

If a child was born (adopted) in 2021, maternity capital is equal to:

• for the first child - 483,881.83 rubles;
• for the first and second child - 639,431.83 rubles. (RUB 483,881.83 for the first-born + RUB 155,550 for the second child);
• for the second child (if the first was born before 2021) - 639,431.83 rubles;
• for the third or subsequent children (if the right to family capital did not previously arise) - 639,431.83 rubles.

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If the right to maternity capital arose in 2021 or earlier, then the unused part is indexed.
The new amount depends on how much of the capital the family did not manage to dispose of before January 1, 2021. So, when transferring 100% of the capital, the new amount is 483,881.83 rubles, 50% - 241,940.92 rubles (483,881.83 rubles × 50%); 25% - 120,970.46 rubles (483,881.83 rubles × 25%), etc. Innovations were introduced by Federal Law dated March 1, 2020 No. 35-FZ.

Benefit for disabled children in 2021

One of the persons caring for a disabled child or a person disabled since childhood of group I is entitled to a monthly payment. Its size in 2021 is:

• for a parent, adoptive parent, guardian, trustee - 10,000 rubles;
• for other persons - 1,200 rubles.

If a regional coefficient is established, the benefit is multiplied by this coefficient.

To qualify for this payment, the caregiver must be able-bodied but not working (Presidential Decree No. 175 dated February 26, 2013).

Plus, the Pension Fund transfers a monthly cash payment (MCA). For disabled children from February 2021 it is 1,707.36 rubles.

A set of social services (NSS) is also provided: medicines, sanatorium vouchers and travel to the place of treatment. In 2021, the cost of the set is RUB 1,211.66. This amount can be obtained in cash equivalent. Then, together with the EDV, the payment will be 2,919.02 rubles. per month (1,707.36 + 1,211.66). This figure is given on the website of the Pension Fund.

The monthly cash payment is established by Federal Law No. 181-FZ dated November 24, 1995. The transfer procedure was approved by Government Decree No. 35n dated January 22, 2015.

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Parents caring for a child receive benefits for children under 18 years of age.
It does not matter whether the parents work or not. Employment affects the amount of the benefit if it is calculated based on average daily earnings. When assigning benefits to the poor for a child under 18 years of age, the “zero income rule” is used - when the lack of income is explained by objective reasons. You can find more complete information on the topic in ConsultantPlus. Free trial access to the system for 2 days.

Allowance for children from 3 to 7 years old

This payment is provided to families whose average per capita income does not exceed a certain amount. It is equal to the regional subsistence minimum per capita for the second quarter of the year preceding the one in which the parents applied for the payment.

Let's give an example. Let's say parents apply for benefits in 2021. Then they should compare the income per person in their family with the cost of living in their constituent entity of the Russian Federation for the second quarter of 20120 (for information on how to determine the billing period and calculate the average per capita income, see: “What payments for children can be received in 2020” ).

How much can you get? Half of the regional subsistence level for children approved for the second quarter of the previous year.

Additional conditions have been introduced in 2021. If, taking into account the specified amount, the average per capita family income is still below the subsistence level per capita, the payment amount is 75%. If the subsistence level is not reached again, the payment will be 100% of the subsistence level for children. For those who received benefits in 2020 without taking into account the above conditions, the amount will be recalculated upward.

In addition, the benefits assigned last year will be recalculated this year based on the new subsistence level.

The corresponding amount is transferred monthly for each child who is a citizen of the Russian Federation from 3 to 7 years old. The start of the payment period is the day the child reaches 3 years of age (but not earlier than January 1, 2021). Graduation is the date when he turns 8 years old.

The benefit was established by Presidential Decree No. 199 dated March 20, 2020. The basic requirements for the procedure for assigning funds were approved by Government Decree No. 384 dated March 31, 2020.

Allowance for single parents for children from 8 to 17 years old

From July 1, 2021, single parents can receive benefits for children aged 8 to 17 years. The parents (other legal representatives) of the child for whom alimony is paid by court decision have the same right.

The payment is due only if the average per capita income does not exceed the regional subsistence level per capita.

The amount of the payment is half the regional subsistence level for children in the constituent entity of the Russian Federation at the place of residence (stay) or actual residence of the applicant (see “The law on new monthly benefits for children from 8 to 17 years old has been adopted”).

The payment is established by Article 10.1. Federal Law of May 19, 1995 No. 81-FZ.

All child benefits in 2021: table with changes

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Termination of payments

There are situations in which payments are suspended for up to 3 years:

• the woman resigned of her own free will;
• receives unemployment benefits;
• early exit from vacation;
• a woman goes from maternity leave to maternity leave;
• the child was taken to a boarding school;
• the mother was deprived of parental rights.

The termination of child benefit payments occurs from the next month after the occurrence of these circumstances.

How to apply for child benefit

Maternity

To apply for accounting benefits, you need to bring to the accounting department:

• certificate of incapacity for work;
• applications for benefits;
• certificate of earnings from other places of work (if they were in two calendar years preceding the one in which the maternity leave began). Also see: “Certificate 182n on the amount of wages.”

The documents must be submitted no later than 6 months after the end of maternity leave.

Starting from 2022, the basis for calculating benefits will be an electronic certificate of incapacity for work (see “How the Social Insurance Fund will pay sick leave and maternity leave from 2022 and what employers should do”).

Benefit for registration in early pregnancy

From July 2021, in order to receive benefits, you must submit an application for payment on the State Services portal or at the client service of the Pension Fund (see “The Pension Fund announced when and how it will begin accepting applications for the payment of new benefits”).

Payment upon birth of a child

Those who are employed should contact their employer, the unemployed should contact the social security agency or the MFC. The application period is no later than 6 months from the date of birth of the child.

The package of documents includes: application; original certificate from the registry office according to form No. 1; child's birth certificate; a certificate stating that the second parent did not receive benefits.

Starting from 2022, no documents need to be provided. FSS employees will independently find all the necessary information in the unified state register of civil status records (see “How the rules for assigning “children’s” benefits at the expense of FSS funds will change from 2022”).

Child care allowance up to 1.5 years old

The application is written in the name of the employer and submitted within 6 months after the birth (adoption) of the child (see “Is it necessary to require an application from an employee for child care benefits: explanation from the Social Insurance Fund”). Unemployed people should contact the social security authority or the MFC within the same period.

A number of documents must be attached to the application: the child’s birth certificate, a certificate from the other parent’s place of work stating that he does not receive benefits, and some others.

Starting in 2022, to receive benefits, you must submit two applications to your employer: for parental leave for up to 3 years and for a monthly benefit. If there are several employers, you need to select one and confirm your choice. For the selected employer, the FSS will begin to pay benefits (see “How the rules for assigning “children’s” benefits at the expense of FSS funds will change from 2022”).

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Maternal capital

An application for a family capital certificate can be submitted in person to any territorial office of the Pension Fund (not necessarily at your place of residence) or to the MFC. There are other ways - send by mail, or submit electronically through the citizen’s personal account on the Pension Fund website. There is no time limit for submitting an application.

To issue a certificate, you will also need the applicant’s passport, birth (adoption) certificates of children, confirmation of the children’s citizenship of the Russian Federation and a number of other papers.

Detailed information on obtaining a certificate for maternal capital can be found on the Pension Fund website.

What documents are needed to receive the “Putin” benefit?

The volume of documents is very large . In addition, the list can hardly be called constant - it may well change not only from one region to another, but also differ in the social protection departments of different cities in the same region.

An approximate list of documents that you will need to provide:

In addition, depending on your situation , you may need a divorce certificate, a court order on alimony, a book of income and expenses of an individual entrepreneur, and so on. That is, the list of documents can be individual for each family.

In terms of documents, everything is complicated; some parents are forced 3-4 times . Therefore, we strongly recommend that you call the Social Security Department and describe your situation before your first visit. They will give you a list of documents and, perhaps, as a result, they will assign you an allowance after just 1-2 visits there.