ZUS pays a benefit of PLN 300 under the “Dobry Start” program for the purchase of school supplies for school-age children. The application procedure is very simple and can be done entirely online. As Monika Kiełczyńska, regional spokesperson for ZUS in the Łódź Voivodeship, reminds us, this benefit is not available to children attending kindergarten classes or students.
More than 300 for adults in the “Dobry Start” program
It turns out that adult students may also be entitled to benefits to cover expenses related to the start of the school year. As ZUS spokesperson Monika Kiełczyńska emphasizes, the benefit to cover expenses related to the start of the school year is due once a year for each child attending school, with a maximum age limit of 20 years, and for children with proven disabilities – 24 years.
“Good Start” Program – Age Criteria
As the spokesperson points out, the age criteria of 20 and 24 years should be interpreted annually. This means that students in the final years of secondary education and post-secondary education who are 20 or 24 years old, respectively, before the start of the new academic year are entitled to the benefit.
When will the payment of over 300 in 2024 be made?
Submitting an application by the end of August guarantees you will receive a benefit of PLN 300 by September 30 at the latest. To avoid losing your benefit, you must apply for it by November 30 (with some exceptions mentioned below). If the application submitted in September, October or November is positively verified, the funds will be paid within two months from the date of submission of the application. Spokesperson for Kiełczyńska highlights that the submission of the request after November 30th will only be possible for those over 20 years of age who receive a certificate of disability after that date.
Who is PLN 300 plus for a layette?
The benefit is available to students studying in the following school types: primary, post-primary, artistic (completion of compulsory schooling or study), previous post-secondary education classes taught in post-primary schools, as well as students admitted to youth sociotherapy centers, educational centers, special educational and educational centers, rehabilitation and educational centers, post-secondary schools and schools for adults.
How to apply for 300 plus from the “Dobry Start” program?
Applications for the “Dobry start” benefit (commonly called “300 plus”) are accepted by the Social Insurance Institution. The application period is from July 1st to November 30th each year. Applications can be submitted only electronically via the PUE ZUS portal, mZUS mobile app, Emp@tia portal or electronic banking.
An application for benefits under the “Dobry Start” program can be submitted by:the child’s parents, the child’s actual and legal guardians, emancipated persons and adult students who are not dependent on their parents. If the application is submitted in July or August, the benefit will be paid by September 30. In other cases, the payment deadline will be extended by two months.
