Until 31 July, applications are accepted only electronically. From 1 August , it will be possible to submit applications traditionally by post or in person at the Ełk City Hall.

Income criteria:

Benefits from the maintenance fund will be due from 1 October, if the per capita family income in the family does not will exceed the amount of PLN 1209.

Family benefits are due if the family income converted into person in the family does not exceed the amount of PLN 674, criterion for a family with disabled child PLN 764.

When determining the right to family benefits and benefits from the maintenance fund, income for 2023 from the income losses and gains.

Benefit periods:

Maintenance fund benefits: from October 1, 2024 to October 30 September 2025

Family benefits: from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025

Rules for submitting applications:

Application for a benefit from the fund Maintenance:

If the applicant submits a complete and correct completed application by 31 August, granting and payment of Benefits for October will be made by 31 October.

Submission of the application in September will make it possible to determine the rights to benefits and their payment for October and November will take place no later than than until November 30. If the application is submitted in October, the The benefit for October, November and December will be granted and paid out no later than 31 December.

Remark. Please note that as a result of submitting an application later than in October, the right to child benefit will be determined from the month of submission of the application, without compensation for previous months within the applicable benefit period.

Proposals to determine entitlement to benefits Family:

When the person applying for the benefit submits an application documents by 31 August, determining the right to benefits and Their payment will be made by November 30.

Submission of the application with the required documents from 1 September 31 October, will determine the right to benefits and their payment by December 31.

Remark. Please note that as a result of submitting an application later than November, the right to child benefit will be determined from the date of the month of submission of the application, without compensation for previous months under the applicable benefit period.