Ukrainian families who moved to Poland due to war are entitled to various social benefits, including for children. Now local authorities want to re-check all Ukrainian refugees receiving aid in the country.
Polish authorities plan to check Ukrainian families whether it is legal to receive payments for children (under the programs “500+” and “Family Capital Trustees”) in the amount of 500 zlotys (just over 4 thousand hryvnias). According to In-poland.com, payments to Ukrainian citizens who have left Poland but continue to receive aid will be cancelled.
Important
If financial aid was paid illegally, the money will need to be returned. By law, Ukrainians must report their departure to the Polish Social Security Administration (ZUS). Payment will be provided if you return within one month.
Ukrainians may be left without assistance in the following cases:
- They were summoned to the ZUS department but did not arrive within three days;
- Information on leaving Poland is included in border service records;
- third parties told authorities that Ukrainian citizens were leaving Poland.
Note that since the beginning of 2023, ZUS has had access to border service records, so social workers are now monitoring the departure of Ukrainians from Poland. Previously, all information about a refugee’s departure reached ZUS only after a month.
ZUS has a rule to check people who receive aid. You can return your money within two years.
Important
Let us recall that in March 2023 the media reported that as much as 2 million zlotys of extra aid had been paid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland, which means about 450 thousand dollars. That is, some Ukrainians were receiving social benefits even after returning to Ukraine.
On September 19, the media reported that Poland may reduce the amount of aid provided to refugees from Ukraine next year. Polish government spokesman Piotr Müller announced that some types of support for Ukrainians will not be extended.
German authorities are planning similar actions against Ukrainian refugees. The amount of federal aid states receive to integrate refugees is expected to be cut in 2024 due to rising inflation after years of heavy spending.
Source: Focus
John Holton is a seasoned author and journalist, known for his expertise in economics. He currently works as a writer at 24 news breaker, where he provides readers with in-depth analysis and commentary on the latest economic developments. With a background in finance and a talent for explaining complex economic concepts in a clear and accessible way, John’s writing is a must-read for anyone interested in staying informed about the economy.