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On Wednesday, the Seimas approved such an amendment to the Child Benefits Act, which will take effect in January. 126 members of the Seimas voted in favor, there were no abstentions or votes against.
The adjustment has adjusted the universal family benefit rate and the child’s money will increase by ten euros next year.
The child benefit is determined by the amount of the basic social benefit (BSI). Starting in 2021, the size of the BSI will be indexed and will increase from € 39 to € 40, so the child benefit ratio is set at BSI 1.75, thus ensuring its growth from € 60.06 to € 70.
The benefit for children with disabilities, large families and low income will increase from 100 to 111 euros. The Ministry of Social Security and Labor estimates that an additional 63 million will be needed for child benefits next year. euros.
The Seimas also adopted amendments to the Student Social Support Act beginning next school year to allocate free meals to all second-grade students regardless of family income.
Currently, free meals are available to all freshmen and preschoolers across the country.
The Ministry of Social Security and Labor indicates that some 26,000 people will receive free meals. second and will need about 4.6 million more next year. 10 million euros each in the following years. euros.
As of this September, some 100,000 people already receive free meals. or almost 29 percent. all students in the country.
The law takes effect in July and royal meals will be provided starting in September. Free meals will be provided automatically, parents may request to opt out.
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