Индексация социальных выплат с 1 февраля 2024 года

Summary

The video discusses the annual indexation of social payments in Russia on February 1. Forty benefits will increase by 7.4% this year, including maternity capital, monthly cash payments, and some child benefits. The size of maternity capital depends on birth order, and is not tied to the child's birth year but when the funds are used. Other payments seeing increases include the lump sum at birth, minimum monthly childcare payment, and monthly cash payments for veterans, invalids, Chernobyl cleanup workers. Citizens can choose to receive these payments fully in cash or partly in-kind through a social services package.

Takeaways

• 📈 Russia conducts the second phase of social benefits indexation on February 1, following tradition.
• 💰 This indexation affects 40 benefits, including maternity capital, monthly payments, and certain child benefits.
• 📊 The indexation rate is set at 7.4%, reflecting the consumer price index growth for the year 2023.
• 👥 Approximately 20 million citizens will see their payments and benefits increased.
• 👶 Maternity capital for the second child is increased to 833,000 rubles and 630,000 rubles for the first child.
• 💸 If maternity capital has not been used since its receipt, its value remains the same as for new parents.
• 📝 The maternity capital program is not ending and will continue to be indexed in future years, with payments for the second child projected to reach 906,000 rubles by 2026.
• 💁 Maternity capital can be used for improving living conditions, children's education, the mother's pension, social adaptation of disabled children, and as a monthly payment.
• 💵 Additional benefits being indexed include a one-time childbirth allowance and the minimum monthly childcare benefit up to 1.5 years.
• 💼 Monthly cash payments (MCP) are adjusted for various beneficiaries, including disabled persons and veterans, with specific increases mentioned for each group.

Q & A

What is the unified procedure for indexing social payments in Russia?

The unified procedure was introduced in 2018 and takes place in several stages. On January 1st, insurance pensions, minimum wage, subsistence minimum and unified child benefit are indexed to the forecasted inflation rate. In February, the second group of social payments is indexed based on the actual inflation rate over the past year.

What is the indexation percentage for the second group of payments from February 1, 2024?

The indexation is 7.4%, which corresponds to the growth of consumer price index over 2023.

How much will the maternity capital payment be for the second child born after January 1, 2020?

833,000 rubles.

Can the unused remainder of the maternity capital be indexed annually?

Yes, the unused remainder will also be indexed annually at the inflation rate, e.g. 7.4% in 2024.

What is the new one-time birth grant payment starting from February 1, 2024?

24,600 rubles.

What is the new minimum monthly childcare leave allowance from February 2024?

9,200 rubles.

Which categories of citizens are eligible for the monthly cash payment (EDV)?

Disabled people, veterans of military operations, Chernobyl liquidators, Heroes of Russia/USSR - over 6 million federal recipients.

Can a person get the full EDV amount if they refuse the social services kit?

Yes, if a person refuses all parts of the social services kit - free medication, spa trips etc. - they will get the full EDV cash payment.

When should an application for the social services kit for next year be submitted?

Before October 1st of the previous year.

Where can one view more releases of this video program?

On the website vmeste.tv and on the social media of the TV channel.