It was also decided to double social benefits in October, November and December this year.
We will explain everything gradually. And today – about the main thing:
The first news, recipients of the new benefits 38.80 euros per week, there are no additional bonuses for them. That is, EUR 38.80 per week remains unchanged.
-Most social benefits will increase by €12 per week.
-The weekly rate for an adult dependent will increase by €8
-A dependent child under the age of 12 will increase by €4, for a child over the age of 12, the increase will be €8 per week.
The following social benefits will increase by €15 per week:
Maternity Benefit
Paternity Benefit
Adoptive Benefit
Parent’s Benefit
In addition:
The maximum rate of income per family receiving Working Family Payment will increase by €60 per week
The monthly Child Benefit will be paid twice in November and December 2024. Now it is 140 euros per child per month.
Self Employed will be able to receive not only Carer’s Allowance, but also Carer’s Benefit from 2025.
Carer’s Allowance recipients will be eligible to claim Fuel Allowance from January 2025