New Parental Benefits: Support for Parents After Birth or Adoption.
This act introduces new benefits for parents following the birth or adoption of a child, allowing them to spend more time with their child. These benefits are paid from social security funds, but their cost must be repaid through reductions in future retirement benefits or an increase in retirement age. The aim is to support families while ensuring the stability of the retirement system.
Key points
Parents can receive up to 3 months of benefits after birth or adoption to spend time at home with their child.
The benefit amount depends on the individual's social security earnings history.
The cost of the received benefit must be repaid by reducing future old-age insurance benefits or by increasing the retirement age.
The act does not affect rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or more generous employer benefits.
Procedures for fraud prevention will be established, with penalties for false applications.
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