When the time comes for decree, young parents have many new problems and experiences. And, of course, almost any family in which a new child appears is interested in the issue of benefits that they are entitled to, because this is a good help for many families. Most often, payments depend not only on the parents' place of work, but also on the region where they live. For example, in Moscow, an additional amount is paid in excess of the allowance for caring for a child under 3 years old, which throughout Russia is currently 50 rubles.
However, since 2011, a draft law on increasing this amount has been considered. So, it is worthwhile to dwell in more detail on all the payments that will be put to parents. Note that we will talk about all-Russian payments. If we talk about regional surcharges, then each locality can have its own, therefore, it is necessary to clarify these points in social protection, where this information is given more fully.
The payment of benefits can be made in the organization where one of the parents (guardians or other representatives of the child) works or in social protection bodies. The choice of one of these organizations is done independently. But it is worth remembering that if parents chose a childcare allowance for children under 3 years of age, which will be paid, for example, at the mother’s place of work, then they will not be able to receive a similar allowance either in social protection or at the father’s work.
Until the moment the child is eighteen months old, the parents receive an amount that is calculated from the mother’s salary. If, suddenly, the mother does not work, this is a fixed amount (despite the annual indexation is quite minimal) paid by the social protection authorities.
After the term of validity of this payment expires, the allowance for caring for a child up to 3 years is assigned. Currently, this amount is 50 rubles (not including regional payments or additional benefits from the place of work). However, since 2011, the State Duma began to consider a draft that this payment should be equal to the same as a woman who received before the age of one and a half years. Such a trip will enable women to spend longer holidays, raising their child, without experiencing great financial difficulties, especially since the problems with places in kindergartens in most regions are very acute.
The allowance, which is paid for care up to one and a half years, depends on the average salary of the mother and is 40% of it. At the same time, it is worth noting that the result should not be more or less than the levels set by the state. In 2011, the minimum payment amounted to 2194 rubles (if the first and only child in the family, this amount increases for all subsequent children), and the maximum benefit should not exceed 13834 rubles.
Many parents are worried about whether childcare benefits are taxed. This amount is not subject to taxes or any other fees (such as union dues).
If suddenly the allowance for the care of a child under 3 years old is paid, and the woman is pregnant again, then she will have the right to choose in the future what payment to receive, continue this or take a new one, for pregnancy and childbirth, depending on which is more profitable for her . It is worth noting that the allowance for caring for a child under 3 years old continues to be paid even if the woman went to work, but it is important to consider that you need to work part-time, otherwise the allowance is not paid.
Every year, all payments are indexed taking into account inflation, which contributes to a gradual increase in benefits. For this reason or for another, but gradually, the birth rate in the country begins to rise. In addition, the authorities are thinking about how it is still possible to help parents and increase various payments.