What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1172.
Funeral allowance increase to 7000 PLN and new annual indexation rules
The act raises the funeral allowance from the current amount to 7000 PLN. It introduces annual indexation of this benefit in March if inflation exceeds 5%. Additionally, people in difficult financial situations will be able to apply for an extra targeted funeral allowance.
Key points
Funeral allowance increases to 7000 PLN – applies to all groups: families of deceased, pensioners, and uniformed services personnel.
New indexation rule: every March the amount may rise with inflation if it exceeds 5%.
Extra targeted funeral allowance for those who need more than 7000 PLN to cover costs – regardless of income, but with obligation to return if other benefits or inheritance received.
Benefit decisions may be issued automatically by computer systems – with right to explanations and human intervention.
Changes take effect from January 1, 2026, while provision on automated decisions – the day after the act's publication.
98%
VOTING RESULTS
2025-05-09
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Status:
Became Law
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