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Verification of Family Benefits for Foreigners and Changes in Aid for Ukraine

The law introduces new conditions for receiving child benefits (800+) and other family benefits by foreigners, linking them to professional activity and the child's fulfillment of compulsory education. It also extends the legal stay and access to benefits for Ukrainian citizens until March 4, 2026, but limits the scope of free healthcare and introduces changes to collective accommodation, including the possibility of cost-sharing.
Key points
From June 1, 2026, the 800+ child benefit and other family benefits for non-EU foreigners will depend on working and paying social security contributions in Poland or being covered by health insurance.
Benefit payments to foreigners will be suspended if there are doubts about their residence in Poland, and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) will gain access to Border Guard data on border crossings.
A condition for receiving the 800+ benefit for a foreigner's child will be the child's fulfillment of the Polish compulsory education or schooling obligation.
The legal stay of Ukrainian citizens who arrived after February 24, 2022, is extended until March 4, 2026.
From November 1, 2025, the rules for free collective accommodation for Ukrainian refugees are changing – most people will only be able to use it for 120 days, and a longer stay will only be possible for selected groups (e.g., seniors, people with disabilities) or with a partial fee of 15 PLN per day.
From January 1, 2026, Ukrainian citizens will lose the right to free spa treatment, rehabilitation, dental treatment, drug programs, and other selected health services, except for children under 18.
Non-EU doctors and nurses gain the possibility to extend their license to practice for the duration of their studies at a Polish school, but they must submit an application within 6 months of obtaining the health minister's consent.
A personal appearance at the office is introduced when assigning a PESEL number and registering the address for non-EU foreigners, except for children born in Poland.
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2025-09-12
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie niektórych ustaw w celu weryfikacji prawa do świadczeń na rzecz rodziny dla cudzoziemców oraz o warunkach pomocy obywatelom Ukrainy w związku z konfliktem zbrojnym na terytorium tego państwa.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1685
Process start date: 2025-09-09
Voting date: 2025-09-12
Voting no: 50
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Verification of Family Benefits for Foreigners and Changes in Aid for Ukraine

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1685.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • From June 1, 2026, the 800+ child benefit and other family benefits for non-EU foreigners will depend on working and paying social security contributions in Poland or being covered by health insurance.
  • Benefit payments to foreigners will be suspended if there are doubts about their residence in Poland, and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) will gain access to Border Guard data on border crossings.
  • A condition for receiving the 800+ benefit for a foreigner's child will be the child's fulfillment of the Polish compulsory education or schooling obligation.
  • The legal stay of Ukrainian citizens who arrived after February 24, 2022, is extended until March 4, 2026.
  • From November 1, 2025, the rules for free collective accommodation for Ukrainian refugees are changing – most people will only be able to use it for 120 days, and a longer stay will only be possible for selected groups (e.g., seniors, people with disabilities) or with a partial fee of 15 PLN per day.
  • From January 1, 2026, Ukrainian citizens will lose the right to free spa treatment, rehabilitation, dental treatment, drug programs, and other selected health services, except for children under 18.
  • Non-EU doctors and nurses gain the possibility to extend their license to practice for the duration of their studies at a Polish school, but they must submit an application within 6 months of obtaining the health minister's consent.
  • A personal appearance at the office is introduced when assigning a PESEL number and registering the address for non-EU foreigners, except for children born in Poland.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-07-16.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1685

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