Increase in Maternity Capital and Benefits in Russia for 2025
In a recent announcement, experts have revealed significant changes to social benefits in Russia set for 2025. The maternity capital, a financial support scheme for families, is expected to see an increase of 7.3%. This means that families welcoming their first child from January 1, 2020, will receive a total of 676,398 rubles, while those with a second child will receive nearly 894,000 rubles. This amount will also apply to families with a third child or more, provided they have not previously accessed maternity capital.
Minimum Wage and Other Benefit Increases
Starting January 2025, the minimum wage in Russia is projected to rise by 16.6%. This increase will directly impact various payments and benefits, including maternity benefits, child care allowances, and sick leave payments. The maternity benefit is expected to rise by 1.4 times, reaching 794,000 rubles for a maternity leave period of 140 calendar days. Women with earnings of at least 115,000 rubles in the two years prior to their maternity leave will be eligible for this amount.
Moreover, from February 2025, the maximum child care benefit for working citizens with children up to 1.5 years old will increase to 68,995 rubles per month. The one-time benefit for the birth of a child will also see an increase to 26,400 rubles, available to both working and non-working parents. Additionally, the minimum payment for temporary disability will be determined based on the new minimum wage, with a set minimum of 22,440 rubles per month.
Support for Disabled Individuals and Elderly
The upcoming changes also include new financial support for disabled individuals and the elderly. Starting in 2025, an additional payment of 1,200 rubles will be provided to disabled individuals of group I or those aged 80 and above, with future increases tied to pension indexation. Furthermore, the social pension for disabled children will rise to 21,177 rubles. This comprehensive adjustment in benefits aims to improve the financial stability of families and vulnerable populations in Russia, reflecting the government’s commitment to social welfare.
