Since 1 January 2024, educational provision 500 plus has been increased to PLN 800. This step of government has attracted considerable interest among the families benefiting from the program. In the article, you will find all the key information on the payment agenda for the benefit in January 2025, the deadlines for the submission of applications and the future plans for the programme 800 plus.
800 Plus: A change that affected millions of families
The "Family 500 plus" program was launched in April 2016. His goal was to support families raising children. Over time, there were voices that the benefit, originally amounting to PLN 500, did not keep up with inflation, which caused its real value to decrease. In consequence to these comments, in May 2023 Jarosław Kaczyński announced a rise to 800 złwhich began to apply from January 2024.
The rulers stressed that the programme is the foundation of the household policy in Poland. Data from the Ministry of household and Social Policy indicate that the benefit is paid to over 6.5 million children.
Payment agenda 800 plus January 2025
The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), liable for operating the program, prepared a precise timetable for withdrawals for January 2025. Standard payment dates are 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 days of the month.
If the day of payment falls on a weekend or holiday, the benefit will be given the day before. Here are the details of the changes in January 2025:
- 3 January 2025 (Friday) – alternatively of 4 January (Saturday),
- 10 January 2025 (Friday) – alternatively of 12 January (Sunday),
- 17 January 2025 (Friday) – alternatively of 18 January (Saturday).
This allows families to anticipate funds in their account without delay.
How do you apply for 800 plus?
Since 2023, all applications for educational provision have been accepted by ZUS. In order to get the right to benefit for a further period, it is essential to submit an application electronically utilizing 1 of the available platforms:
- Electronic Services Platform (EUZUS),
- portal Emp@tia,
- the electronic banking of selected banks.
The deadline for the submission of applications for the period 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025 shall expire. June 30, 2024. If the application is made after that date, the household may lose the benefit for part of the period.
Will 800 Plus be valued?
There are inactive quite a few questions about the 800 plus valorization. At present, the government has not announced an yearly indexation of this benefit, although speculation is increasing. The increase in inflation and the decline in the real purchasing power of social benefits make social pressures for regular increases.
According to unofficial information published in the media, specified plans were considered in the Ministry of Finance. However, final decisions depend on the country's budgetary position and policies pursued by the fresh government.
What's next on the 800 Plus program?
The change of power following the 2023 parliamentary elections raised concerns among beneficiaries of the benefit. However, leaders of the largest political groups, including Donald Tusk and representatives of the Left, declared in the election run that the program 800 plus stay intact.
Magdalena Biejat of the Left stressed that maintaining social transfers, including 800 plus, is simply a priority. At the same time, the rulers plan to increase investment in another areas, specified as the budget card, which they promise should receive increases of at least 20%.
Impact 800 plus on Polish families and the economy
Since the introduction of the 500 plus programme and later its extension to 800 plus, changes in the structure of household spending are noticeable. expanding disposable income improves the standard of surviving for many households, especially in smaller towns and villages.
However, the program besides has its drawbacks. Economists inform that expanding social transfers can affect inflation and burden the state budget. The costs of the 800 plus programme in 2024 are expected to be around PLN 65 billion, which represents a crucial part of public expenditure.
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Changes in 800 Plus. You're gonna gotta file a fresh application.
