The state has a lot of ways to support the population. Most often, special payments are provided upon the occurrence of specific cases, whether the event is negative or, conversely, happy. Of particular note are those that take shape at the birth of children. Some of them are single. Others can be received before a child reaches a certain age.
Families with one child know exactly about most of them. But what if one more baby was born. What can one count on and what kind of allowance can a family hope for a second child? Two children in the family become an even greater burden on the parents' budget, and even if their income is very high, then additional financial injections do not become superfluous.
It is important to understand exactly what payments are provided, who has the right to them, and what is the procedure for registration. Of course, there are many questions. But you should not be afraid, especially since most of them are solvable either by the employer or by the social protection authorities, again, based on the mother’s position regarding labor activity. After all, the priority in all payments belongs to her. True, this does not mean that the father cannot apply for the second child. It becomes more convenient when the mother is not working. The only condition is that it no longer takes shape.
Benefit Options
Before you start collecting a pile of papers and documents, it’s worthwhile to accurately determine the full list of what benefits the family relies on the second child. This will eliminate unnecessary calls and expectations. So, at the birth of the second baby are laid:
- one-time cash payments;
- monthly.
From the name of each payment it is clear for how long they are provided. So the first category includes:
- surcharge for registration in the antenatal clinic in the first three months of pregnancy;
- one-time allowance for the birth of a second child;
- maternal family capital, which is due at the birth of the second and other children;
- one-time payments, which are called maternity.
The second category includes:
- allowance for a second child up to 1.5 years;
- payments up to the age of 16.
The size of all payments is completely different, and they are calculated on the basis of different indicators.
More on benefits
The calculation of benefits for a second child is clearly regulated by law. That is, if we talk about them in turn on the offensive, then the amounts of benefits are calculated in the following amounts:
- The payment for early registration at the antenatal clinic is 515 rubles.
- the allowance for the second child, which is otherwise referred to as maternity benefits, is calculated based on the average income for the last two calendar years. In this case, earnings are taken from accrual, and not minus taxes. The settlement period is from 140 days. This type of payment is drawn up in the accounting department of the employer and paid on time, that is, during pregnancy and childbirth. If a woman is not officially employed, then all payments and payments are made by social protection authorities.
- Like a mother, the father of the child can receive a lump sum at the birth of the second child. The size of such a payment is 16,350 rubles. The allowance also includes a base amount of 8,000 rubles and an annual indexed part.
- The allowance for a second child up to 1.5 years is a monthly payment, which, as in previous cases, is paid from the FSS fund. For its purpose and calculation use such values as the size of wages or its absence. In the second case, the allowance for the second child up to 1.5 years old will be minimal, and in the first it is 40% of the salary.
- If the mother wishes to continue maternity leave after one and a half years, then the allowance for the care of the second child is a very small amount of fifty rubles, taking into account the regional coefficient. However, in 2018, everything changed. The government allowed certain categories of families to increase the amount of the allowance for caring for a second child from maternity capital.
- The most significant payment at the birth of the second baby is, of course, the maternal family capital. Its size is 453,000 rubles. The indexation procedure has been suspended until 2020 by law. To date, no changes are expected.
As you can see, almost all benefits for the second child are identical to those that are allocated to the first baby. The exception is maternal capital. The size of the allowance for the second child depends on its type, while some of the payments are fixed, which generally does not cause any problems for clarification.
What do I need to get benefits? What documents will be required?
To receive a child allowance for a second child, certain formalities must be followed. It is necessary to submit an appropriate application, attach the necessary documents, in case of problems, eliminate them. It is important to clearly know what and where to bring. In turn, the speed of calculating the allowance for the second child and the term for calculating it depends in turn. Depending on the woman’s employment, a package of documents with an application for payment must be submitted to the social security authority or to the employer. Their list includes:
- identity documents of parents;
- paper containing information about the birth of a child;
- certificate from the registry office on the registration of the child;
- details of the account to which payments will be made;
- a certificate proving that the second parent did not receive mandatory payments;
- income statement;
- birth certificate of the first child.
What other documents are needed if both parents do not work? In a situation where the child’s parents are not employed, it is necessary to attach
- SNILS;
- extract from the home book, which reflects the registration of the child;
- copies of the work book, if available.
Terms for calculating payments for a child
Maternity payments and one-time working women must be received within ten days from the date of submission of the necessary package of documents to the accounting department of the employer.
For those who contact the social protection service, the period is up to one month. The reason for this is the need to consider them and calculate the amount of benefits for the second child.
When can I restore the deadlines for collecting documents?
When receiving a one-time payment, it is very important to comply with the deadlines for submitting documents. They should not exceed six months. Otherwise, all claims for benefits will be rejected. No matter how much the allowance for the second child would be, parents lose all rights to receive it. True, there are certain conditions when the terms can be restored:
- in circumstances related to natural disasters;
- with the onset of a serious illness after childbirth, which required long-term treatment;
- in the case of a change of residence, which is associated with the execution of other documents;
- through the fault of the staff responsible for the necessary calculations.
As you can see, the grounds should be serious and justified in order to restore the deadlines for submitting documents for payments.
Documents on maternity capital. Which ones are needed?
With regard to obtaining a certificate of maternity capital, one of the parents should contact the local branch of the pension fund with an appeal, to which should be attached:
- passports of the Russian Federation of parents;
- a document containing the data of the second child and confirming his citizenship;
- certificate for an older child;
- certificate or document indicating the relationship of the applicant and the children.
After considering all the documents in the PF department at the place of registration or residence of the parents, a certificate is issued for the right to receive and use maternity capital.
What should be indicated in the application for benefits?
Another important issue when applying for any type of allowance or payment is the correct filling out of the application. It is best to ask for a form or sample where it is served. For reference, we note that this document, otherwise you will not name it, should contain information:
- about in whose name the application is submitted;
- applicant data indicating details of an identity document;
- essence of the petition;
- date and signature.
Also, forms are often available in open sources. In this case, you can prepare everything at home in a relaxed atmosphere and come to hand over ready-made papers to where you need to.
Who is eligible for payments?
Parents who already have one baby can apply for payments for the second child. In turn, the requirements for them are also clearly indicated by law:
- Parents must be citizens of the Russian Federation and live in the country.
- If the parents are abroad, then payment is possible only if the location is connected with the civil service, and international law allows this.
- Payments are available to foreign individuals who are in the territory of the Russian Federation with official employment.
- Official refugee status benefits are also provided.
Who can apply for benefits?
The legislation also designates a circle of persons who can submit necessary documents:
- a woman in the name of the organization where she is employed;
- if a woman acts as a single mother and is not employed, then she should contact the social protection authority;
- the child’s father can also file a document in the name of his employer if the mother does not work;
- military parents can apply at the place of service.
If both parents are unemployed, then you need to contact the local department of social protection. He will help with all the formalities.
When is it not possible to receive benefits? Reasons for refusal
It is important to note those cases when it is impossible to receive a payment, namely:
- in case of death of the newborn;
- in case of non-compliance with the deadlines for the submission of documents;
- when submitting knowingly false data;
- with insufficient completion of the package of documents;
- when applying for parents deprived of their rights.
If the case is related to the delay, then the existence of provable and reasonable facts can correct the situation, thereby restoring the possibility of receiving benefits at birth. The failure associated with the lack of documentation is completely eliminated. A specific deadline is given for this, and all the shortcomings will be explained by the employee who identified them, wherever the applicant turned.
Individual cases
In addition to the above, it is worth adding that not only those parents who gave birth, but also those who become a guardian or adoptive parent, are entitled to receive children's allowance for a second child. In this case, the completeness of the documents, the deadlines for its submission and the amount are saved. In some cases, they may even be higher.
This state approach is aimed at reducing children who are forced to stay in orphanages, without parenting and care. More importantly, for those who are experiencing serious health problems.
The features of modern realities can be safely attributed to the fact that not only mothers, but also fathers and even grandmothers can go on maternity leave. Such a solution to the issue is more related to economic and financial feasibility. Although one can observe a tendency when fathers consciously agree to take care of a small child, despite the fact that these cases are very rare, especially in our country.
Little conclusion
Whatever it was, the state is making every effort to support its citizens, especially with regard to children. Of course, there are many problems that need to be solved, for example, the same fifty rubles that are allocated to a child under 16 years old. However, if we recall what benefits were paid in the nineties, and the absence of such incentive measures as maternity capital, which made it possible for millions of families to solve the housing problem, the situation is not so deplorable.