Ukrainians in Poland warned about important news: it will begin on February 1.

Starting from February 1, 2025, a new period for submitting applications for child benefits '800+' will begin in Poland. Regardless of whether you are already receiving these payments, you need to submit a new application. Applications are accepted only electronically via the internet.

The 'Family 800+' program provides for a monthly payment of 800 zlotys for each child under 18 years old who is raised in your family. Assistance is provided regardless of the parents' income.

In Poland, as of February 1, 2025, applications for child '800+' can already be submitted for the new period.

Starting from February 1, 2025, a new period for submitting applications for child benefits '800+' begins. All recipients must submit a new application, even if they are already receiving the payments. Applications are accepted exclusively electronically via the internet.

There are several categories of people who are entitled to child assistance. Among them are foreigners who have a residence permit in Poland, if their children also live here, as well as refugees from Ukraine who have PESEL UKR.

An application for monthly assistance '800+' can be submitted online using several methods, such as the E-ZUS platform, the mobile app mZUS, the empatia portal, or electronic banking.

Application submission deadlines:

• by April 30, 2025 – payment for June by June 30, 2025;
• from May 1 to May 31, 2025 – payment for June by July 31, 2025;
• from June 1 to June 30, 2025 – payment for June by August 31, 2025;
• from July 1 to July 31, 2025 – payment for June by September 30, 2025;
• from August 1 to August 31, 2025 – payment for June by October 31, 2025.

The money will be paid to the bank account of the person who submits the application. If the application is filled out incorrectly or necessary documents are missing, you will be given a time frame to correct them.

Contact information:

• info hotline: 22 290 55 00 (Mon-Fri 8:00 – 15:00);
• ZUS call center: 22 560 16 00 (Mon-Fri 7:00 – 18:00) or email: [email protected];
• ZUS branch in your locality.

Let us remind you that Ukrainian carriers are being heavily fined in Poland.