Nursing Benefit

For whom?

• Parents of children with disabilities (under 18)
• Other persons with maintenance obligation
• Caregivers meeting new law requirements

Questions about the benefit

How much is the care benefit?

PLN 3,287 gross per month (indexed every year from 1 January). The state budget also pays the carer's pension and disability contributions, building entitlement to a future retirement pension.

Who is entitled to the care benefit?

Any person who gives up or does not take up employment to care for someone with a certified severe degree of disability or a total inability to work and independent existence. Since 2024, there is no kinship requirement.

Does it preclude other income?

The carer cannot perform any gainful work. However, since 2024 the benefit can be combined with the carer's own retirement or disability pension and with maternity allowance. The cared-for person may also simultaneously receive the care allowance (PLN 215.84).

Does the carer accrue pension entitlement?

Yes. For the duration of the benefit, the state budget pays pension and disability contributions on the carer's behalf. The carer accrues pensionable service exactly like a full-time employee.

What did the 2023 Constitutional Tribunal ruling change?

The Tribunal ruled that restricting the benefit to carers within a specific family circle was unconstitutional. From 1 January 2024 any person providing care is eligible — regardless of kinship.