A woman expecting a child will be interested to know what a lump-sum childbirth benefit is. The amount of the benefit is set with indexation taken into account and currently amounts to 12,405 rubles per child. In some regions, additional payments are provided from the local budget.
You should apply for the accrual and payment of the benefit within the established time limits, namely no later than six months after the birth of the child. The lump-sum benefit is accrued to one of the child's parents or their official guardian. For parents who work in an organization, the benefit is accrued and paid at the place of work. For unemployed citizens, the benefit is paid by the social protection service. Payment is made within ten days after submission of the application and other necessary documents. The list of documents is given to parents along with the application for childbirth benefit.
Upon the birth of a second child, a woman is provided with maternity capital. It is not given in cash, and can only be spent on improving housing, the child's education, or investing in the mother's future pension. This will be useful in the future if the mother receives a minimum pension. The amount of this benefit is 387,640 rubles. After submitting all documents, the mother will be issued a certificate for this amount.
Abroad, child benefits are used to try to increase the birth rate, but so far not very successfully. For example, in Cyprus, for the birth of each child, parents receive a one-time assistance from the state of $400, as well as a monthly benefit of $180 until the child reaches three years of age. In Switzerland, $100 is paid monthly for each child until they come of age. In addition, the state pays for kindergarten for low-income citizens. Every state is obliged to worry about and care for its citizens, especially those who cannot do so on their own.
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