Poland: Coronavirus: Carer's allowance

Submitted by siha on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:56
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Gov.pl website (09.11.2020) A parent can apply for care allowance if they are looking after people in quarantine or solitary confinement at home:

  • a child under 14,
  • a child with a severe disability certificate or a disability certificate including the following indications: the need for permanent or long-term care or assistance of another person due to the significantly limited possibility of independent existence and the need for constant daily participation of the child's guardian in the process of its treatment, rehabilitation and education until the age of 18,
  • another family member.

From October 24, 2020, the basis for the payment of the care allowance is the insured's declaration of the need to care for a child or family member in quarantine or isolation at home.

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A parent can apply for care allowance if they are looking after people in quarantine or solitary confinement at home:

  • a child under 14,
  • a child with a severe disability certificate or a disability certificate including the following indications: the need for permanent or long-term care or assistance of another person due to the significantly limited possibility of independent existence and the need for constant daily participation of the child's guardian in the process of its treatment, rehabilitation and education until the age of 18,
  • another family member.
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