A family with a child until 3 years old will receive UAH 130 a month
A family entitled to a child benefit for the first child, which amount is stipulated by the legislation (to be made within 24 months), will continue to receive this financial aid making up UAH 130 a month from now on that will end on the 3-rd birthday of the child, the government made such a decision, the press-office of the Ministry of Social Policy reports.
This will allow, in particular, 126 thousand citizens to reserve their right to get child care benefits till the child is three years old, with both extension of a maternity leave.
To recap, starting from July 1, 2014 the amount of the first child award will be increased by UAH 10320 (from 30960 till 41280 hryvnias), with increasing the period of payment from 24 to 36 months.
