Coordination of family benefits and parental benefit after Great Britain’s departure from the European Union in practice. What has changed after the transition period which commenced on 31st December 2020? Here are our clarifications

The “Family 500+” programme is the greatest support to be offered to Polish families after the transformation period. In total, it exceeds over PLN 134 billion. – The call for electronic applications for the new benefit period begins on February 1st – the Minister of Family and Social Policy Magdalena Maląg reminds, urging to apply for the family benefit as early as possible.

During the press conference held on 19 January, Minister of Family and Social Policy Marlena Maląg announced the launch of the “local government Pro Familia” programme, aiming to show appreciation to pro-family activities taken by local government and inspiring to take grassroots initiatives in favour of families.

A space for meetings, conversations, science, creativity – to integrate within and between generations. With the end of 2020, the Multiannual “Senior+” and the Government Programme for Social Participation of Senior Citizens have ended. – we continue to act. Between 2021-2025 we will spend a total of PLN 500 million for a completely new programme “Active+” and “Senior+”, says Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.

Currently, over 1.04 million families use the Big Family Card. In the beginning of January 2021, the number of partners under the programme reached nearly 8 thousand, and discounts are available in more than 29 thousand locations. – It involves a wide range of options allowing people to save on purchases, services, entertainment. I strongly encourage all those entitled to join and use the Big Family Card – says Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.

Dream gifts for Christmas, calm mind each day – the “Family 500+” programme constitutes factual support, commented on by parents themselves. “Santa Claus did not have to worry which dreams included in the children’s letters he should fulfil,” “the program gives a sense of financial security and a stable life for our family” – these are just some of the opinions on the programme. Over 134.4 billion zlotys have already been allocated to Polish families since the programme has been launched.

All entrepreneurs have to notify their civil law contracts to the Social Insurance Institution as of 1 January 2021. This can be done sending basic details of the agreement through the online e-services platform (Platforma Usług Elektronicznych). This will allow for a better reach with the assistance under the anti-crisis shied.

Sensibility and support. No one has been left without help.

Anti-Crisis Shield. Minister Maląg: We have done everything to ensure the security of families. The freezing of the economy has raised concerns about employers, workers and their families about maintaining the financial liquidity of companies, the stability of employment and the level of remuneration. We have done our best to keep families safe and save as many jobs as possible," says Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.