Based on new provisions of the “State Assistance in Upbringing” Act introduced on January 1st 2016, regarding “The Family 500+” – child benefit programme, in case the income per person in the family is lower than indicated in the mentioned Act, parents are entitled for 500 PLN monthly for the first child (assistance for additional children is not related to income criterion). To receive benefits for the first child, parents can make a statement regarding their income (with notice that they are aware of criminal penalties for false claims and statements) or prove it by certificates of income issued by the employer, free of charge upon employee’s request. As a result, employees may request these certifications to be sure that they are entitled to this benefit.
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