Supplementary benefits for persons incapable to live independently are paid in Poland since 2019. In practice, it is frequently called 500 plus for a senior, although in fact it is besides for younger adults - provided that they meet circumstantial criteria. However, it is most commonly utilized by older people, with very low incomes and deteriorating health.
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A benefit of 500 plus for a senior. Who can number on extra money?
The benefit of 500 plus is not common for seniors, only those who meet circumstantial conditions. The most crucial of these is the ruling on the inability to be independently, issued by the doctor of the Social safety Office or another competent institution. An adult may apply for an allowance, who lives permanently in Poland. This applies to both Polish and abroad nationals (e.g. citizens of the European Union, EFTA and Switzerland) who have the right to reside and to another persons legally residing in the country. However, it is crucial that the applicant truly needs aid in his regular operation, specified as dressing, eating or maintaining hygiene. Equally crucial is the fulfilment of the income criterion. ZUS takes into account all public-funded benefits - pensions, pensions, benefits - and sums them up. If the full gross income does not exceed a specified limit, the full amount of PLN 500 or its reduced version shall be entitled.
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After March's valorization, ZUS set fresh limits (Monitor of Poland, item 144, February 20, 2025). What is presently the income threshold of 500+ for a senior?
revenue up to PLN 2 052,39 gross per period - full 500 PLN benefit is due,
income from PLN 2 052,40 to PLN 2 552,39 gross - the benefit is reduced according to the rule of "gold for gold",
above PLN 2 552,39 gross - the benefit is not due.
For example: a pensioner receiving PLN 1,800 gross, will get 500 PLN allowance, which will give him a full of PLN 2,300 per month. In turn, a individual with a pension of PLN 2,200 will receive PLN 352,39, which is as much as it is missing to the limit of PLN 2552,39.
500 plus for senior: apply to ZUS. What else do we need?
The application for the benefit of 500 plus for the elder must be submitted to the Social Insurance Institution - personally, by post or via the Internet, utilizing the PUE ZUS platform. If the applicant does not have an up-to-date decision on incapacity for self-existence, a medical certificate and appropriate medical documentation will be required. The full procedure may take respective weeks, so it is worth preparing all the essential attachments in advance. It is besides crucial to remember that income thresholds are valued annually, so it is good to check the current limits before submitting an application.
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