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What other forms of social support/welfare should I know about? (Buddy systems, etc.) Who is eligible? How does someone apply?Ukrainian citizens who are students at Polish universities have a right to apply for a social scholarship and for a student loan. You can also take advantage of free legal aid and free psychological assistance. Also, in many cities and villages, creative activities and workshops for children and youth from Ukraine are organized, so ask about it at the nearest Urzฤ
d Gminy, Urzฤ
d Miasta, school or community center. |
Are there any social benefits I can claim such as child support?Yes. You can receive 500 PLN monthly for every child you have below 18 by submitting an application to ZUS |
Are there any social benefits for pregnant and nursing women?You can receive 500 PLN monthly for child by submitting an application to ZUS . You can also receive childbirth allowance (becikowe) in the amount of PLN 1,000 (for that submit an application at the Urzฤ
d Miasta or Urzฤ
d Gminy). After the birth of a child, you can apply for parental benefit in the amount of PLN 1,000 every month. The application must be submitted within 3 months of the child's birth at ZUS |
How can I meet and socialize with other Ukrainians in a similar position?You can join various Facebook groups where you can socialize with other Ukrainians: |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I am elderly?You are entitled to a nursing allowance in the amount of PLN 135 if you are older age (over 75) to partially cover the expenses related to your care. Older people may also benefit from partial or full reimbursement of drugs. Also, if you have a guardian/carer (who is a family member), they may additionally apply for allowances and care benefits, i.e. nursing allowance (zasiลek pielฤgnacyjny)- it amounts to PLN 215.84 per month, nursing benefit (ลwiadczenie pielฤgnacyjne) - PLN 2,119 per month, special care allowance (specjalny zasiลek opiekuลczy) - it amounts to PLN 620 per month. More information on social support is here |
Are there specific social supports available to me if I have a disability?You are entitled to a nursing allowance in the amount of PLN 135 if you are unable to live independently due to disability to partially cover the expenses related to your care. If you have an assistant/carer (who is a family member), they may additionally apply for allowances and care benefits, i.e. nursing allowance (zasiลek pielฤgnacyjny)- it amounts to PLN 215.84 per month, nursing benefit (ลwiadczenie pielฤgnacyjne) - PLN 2,119 per month, special care allowance (specjalny zasiลek opiekuลczy) - it amounts to PLN 620 per month. More information on social support is here Ukrainian migrants with disabilities who arrived in Poland after February 24 this year will be able to receive Individuals must also meet the following criteria:
Guardians and parents of a child with a disability can also register if they live in Poland. Guardianship must be documented. After the application is approved, you will receive PLN 710 per person. The amount will be credited to the recipient's bank account. The duration of the program is six months. Payments will be made monthly during this period. More information here |
How can I help others? What volunteering organisations could I join?There are many volunteering organisations and groups on Facebook where you can help: |