Extinguishing and Amending Aid Provisions for Ukrainian Citizens
The act extinguishes and amends existing provisions for aid to Ukrainian citizens in Poland. It introduces new rules for legal stay, social benefits, education, childcare, and access to public services, while phasing out many previous solutions. Ukrainian citizens must confirm their identity to retain UKR status and associated entitlements.
Key points
Legality of Stay: The stay of Ukrainian citizens with PESEL numbers with UKR status is recognized as legal under new regulations, not the previous aid act.
PESEL with UKR Status: A new requirement to apply for a PESEL number with UKR status within 30 days of crossing the border has been introduced. Individuals who received a UKR PESEL based on a declaration must confirm their identity with a valid travel document by August 31, 2026, otherwise their UKR status will be changed.
Social and Family Benefits: Rules for granting family and childcare benefits have been changed, making them dependent on having a PESEL number with UKR status and residing in Poland. The possibility of suspending payments in case of failure to appear when summoned or leaving Poland has been introduced.
Healthcare: Groups of temporary protection beneficiaries entitled to healthcare services (e.g., children, pregnant women, torture victims) and their financing rules have been defined. Hospital treatment started before the act's entry into force can be continued until March 4, 2027.
Education: Ukrainian students complete primary school after receiving positive grades and taking the eighth-grade exam. Until August 31, 2026, other locations for didactic, educational, and care activities may be created, and transport to schools may be organized free of charge.
Employment and Business Activity: Temporary protection beneficiaries can work without a work permit and conduct business activity under specified rules. Polish employers must notify the labor office about employing a foreign national with UKR status.
Childcare: New definitions and rules have been introduced for temporary guardianship and foster care for foreign children, including the possibility of employing foreign nationals as educators in care facilities.
Phasing out Existing Solutions: Many provisions of the 2022 Act on Aid to Ukrainian Citizens are repealed, meaning the end of some previous forms of support and the need to adapt to new regulations.
54%
VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-23
For
232
Against
23
Abstain
175
Status:
Enacted
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