Significant increase in child benefits from February 1: to whom and by how much
The annual indexation of children's social benefits has started from the beginning of 2025. Since the January payments were transferred to families ahead of schedule - in December 2024, the first child benefits in the coming year will arrive to Russians in February. Maternity capital, child care benefits, payments to pregnant women and other measures to support families will be paid in an increased amount. On how much child allowances will grow and when they will begin to be paid in February 2025 - in the material "Izvestia".
Maternity benefits-2025: how much will increase the maternity allowance?
In January 2025, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation Anton Kotyakov reported on the recalculation of benefits and pensions that will be paid to Russians in 2025. Initially, their amount was raised by the projected inflation rate of 7.3%. However, Rosstat considered that the actual figure exceeded the expected percentage, amounting to 9.5%. After that, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to carry out additional indexation of social payments, allowances and compensations (RF Government Resolution No. 33 of 23.01.2025 "On Approval of the Indexation Factor for Payments, Allowances and Compensations in 2025").
Thus, from February 1, 2025, more than 40 different social payments will be increased by 9.5%. The decision also concerns numerous child benefits, including maternity allowance. Today it is paid to:
- officially employed women;
- unemployed women who have been dismissed due to the liquidation of an organization during the 12 months preceding the day on which they were recognized as unemployed;
- women who are full-time students;
- Working women who have adopted one or more children under the age of three months;
- women performing military service under a contract.
In the case of a single pregnancy, the benefit is paid for 140 days of maternity leave, in the case of complicated childbirth - for 156 days, and in the case of multiple pregnancies - for 194 days of maternity leave. To find out the amount of benefits, it is necessary to determine the average daily earnings and multiply it by the number of days of maternity leave.
If a woman has an insurance record of less than six months, the benefit is paid in the amount of the minimum wage. In this case, regional coefficients are also taken into account when calculating the benefit, which increase its amount. On January 1, the minimum wage was increased by almost 17%, amounting to 22,440 rubles. On this basis, from February 2025, the minimum benefit for pregnancy and childbirth in a single pregnancy will amount to Br103,285, in case of complicated birth - Br115,089, in case of multiple pregnancies - Br143,123.
The maximum maternity benefit for working women in maternity leave will increase 1.4 times. In case of standard single pregnancy it will amount to 794,355 rubles, in case of complicated birth - 885,139 rubles, and in case of multiple pregnancies - 1,100,750 rubles.
If a woman continues to work during pregnancy, she will be paid only her salary. As soon as a woman exercises her right to leave, wage payments will stop and allowance will be assigned, as it is paid only to those who have taken maternity leave for pregnancy and childbirth. The Social Fund of Russia (SFR) accrues this benefit within ten working days from the date of submission of the necessary information and documents.
Unified child allowance and payments to pregnant women in 2025
A single monthly allowance is paid to pregnant women who registered in a medical institution in the early stages of pregnancy - up to 12 weeks, as well as families with children up to 17 years of age. And the average monthly income per family member should not exceed the regional subsistence minimum per capita. From January 1, 2025 its value is 17,733 rubles.
From February, a single allowance for children will be paid from Br8.8 thousand to Br17.7 thousand on average. For pregnant women, its amount will be from Br9.6 thousand to Br19.3 thousand per month.
To receive a single allowance, one should apply through "Gosusgoservices" or to the SFD branch, attaching certificates of income and family composition. Payments will be made from the 1st to the 25th of each month.
Lump-sum benefit at the birth of a child in 2025
At the birth of a child, Russians have the right to receive a lump-sum allowance from the state. These funds are entitled to one of the parents, regardless of who takes childcare leave. The payment also applies to unemployed parents, as well as guardians and custodians of newborns.
Until January 31, 2025, the amount of a lump-sum benefit at the birth of one child is 24,604 rubles. From February 1, the amount of the benefit will increase to 26,941 rubles. In case of birth of two or more children the payment will be calculated for each child. To this amount are added regional payments, which vary depending on the subject of the Russian Federation.
The allowance is assigned and paid to parents automatically as soon as the civil registry office transmits information about the birth of a child to the Social Fund of Russia. As a rule, this period does not exceed 10 working days. If for some reason the allowance has not been assigned, the parents of the newborn can apply for it by sending the information to the SFD themselves. It is also possible to submit an application remotely - through the "Gosusgosluzhby" portal.
Child care allowance for children up to 1.5 years of age in 2025
This monthly allowance can be received by both employed and unemployed or full-time parents with children up to 1.5 years of age. At the same time, from January 2023, payments to poor parents for a child up to 1.5 years of age became part of the universal (single) allowance. They can be assigned to the child's mother or father, as well as to other relatives or guardians who take care of the child.
The amount of the benefit is calculated as 40% of the average earnings for the last two years. From February 1, 2025, the minimum monthly allowance for child care up to 1.5 years will be 9,227 rubles, and the maximum - 68,995 rubles. In each region, the minimum amount of the benefit may differ depending on the established regional coefficient.
Working parents can register the payment at their place of work, and unemployed - on "Gosuslugi" or in the SFD. The benefit is paid monthly - not later than the 8th day.
Matkapital-2025: how much for the first, second, third child
Maternity capital is a lump-sum state payment on the occasion of the birth or adoption of a child. Maternity capital funds can be spent only for certain purposes, among which:
- down payment or mortgage payment;
- construction or reconstruction of a house;
- education of the child: payment for kindergarten, school, college, university, additional clubs and sections that have an educational license;
- Formation of the funded pension of the mother (adopter);
- Financial support for a low-income family in the form of a monthly payment;
- goods and services for a disabled child.
From February 1, 2025 the amount of maternity capital for the first child will increase from 630.4 thousand to 690.3 thousand rubles. For the second and subsequent children - from Br833 thousand to Br912.2 thousand. This is almost Br80 thousand more than in 2024. If the family has already spent part of the maternity capital, then in February its balance will be indexed.
The electronic certificate usually comes to the personal office of the mother on "Gosuslugi" automatically - within five days after the registration of the child in the registry office. It can also be issued independently - through "Gosuslugi", in the Social Fund or MFC.
Payments to large families in 2025
Families with three or more children can count on receiving all the previously mentioned benefits, as well as certain benefits. In addition to federal benefits, large families can count on regional discounts. These may include priority enrollment in kindergarten, discounts on housing and utilities services, free meals at school, discounted travel and medicines.
Also, parents with many children have the right to:
- take vacation at any time, if the age of at least one child does not exceed 14 years;
- receive tax deductions and refund a part of personal income tax;
- reduce the amount of property and land tax;
- receive 450 thousand. RUB for mortgage repayment (provided that the third child and subsequent children were born between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2030);
- receive a free land plot of 10 hectares, etc.
To take advantage of benefits and allowances, parents need to confirm the status of a large family - submit an application on "Gosuslugi", at the MFC or the SFD. The application is considered within 15 working days. In case of a positive decision, a large family will receive a certificate confirming the existence of a special social status.
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