How much is the KRUS maternity allowance?

{amount} per month — equal to the parental benefit (art. 35b(1) refers to art. 17c(5) of the Family Benefits Act).

How long is the allowance paid?

From 52 weeks for one child up to 71 weeks for five or more; the period is extended for a premature birth or the child's hospitalisation (art. 35a(3) and (3b)–(3f)).

Can I receive both the KRUS allowance and kosiniakowe?

No. These are two alternative routes to the same amount: a KRUS-insured person — KRUS maternity allowance (applied for at KRUS), others — the parental benefit (applied for at the council). Only one is paid per child (art. 35a(5) / art. 17c(8)).

Can the father receive the KRUS maternity allowance?

Yes — e.g. when the mother shortens her benefit after at least 14 weeks, or upon her death or abandonment of the child (art. 35a(2)).

Data current as of May 2026

KRUS maternity allowance

A KRUS benefit for an insured farmer or household member after the birth, adoption or taking a child into care. 1 000 zł per month for 52–71 weeks — equal to the parental benefit.

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1 000 zł/month

kwota świadczenia

52–71 weeks

typ

no threshold

kryterium dochodowe

Who is entitled to the KRUS maternity allowance?

A person insured under KRUS (a farmer or household member) who is the child's mother or father
A person who adopted a child or took a child into care (art. 35a(1))
The child's father — if the mother shortens her benefit after at least 14 weeks, or upon her death or abandonment of the child (art. 35a(2))

The amount equals the parental benefit — 1 000 zł per month (art. 35b(1)). It is the KRUS-route alternative to the parental benefit (kosiniakowe): a KRUS-insured person applies at KRUS, others at the local council — only one of the two is paid, not both. Not payable if it overlaps with maternity benefit or remuneration under the Labour Code (the ZUS route), in foster care, or without personal care of the child.

How to apply

KRUS office

Apply for the maternity allowance at the local KRUS office for your place of residence.

Deadline and duration

The benefit is payable for 52 weeks (one child) up to 71 weeks (five or more), extended for a premature birth or the child's hospitalisation (art. 35a(3) and (3b)–(3f)).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the KRUS maternity allowance?: {amount} per month — equal to the parental benefit (art. 35b(1) refers to art. 17c(5) of the Family Benefits Act).
How long is the allowance paid?: From 52 weeks for one child up to 71 weeks for five or more; the period is extended for a premature birth or the child's hospitalisation (art. 35a(3) and (3b)–(3f)).
Can I receive both the KRUS allowance and kosiniakowe?: No. These are two alternative routes to the same amount: a KRUS-insured person — KRUS maternity allowance (applied for at KRUS), others — the parental benefit (applied for at the council). Only one is paid per child (art. 35a(5) / art. 17c(8)).
Can the father receive the KRUS maternity allowance?: Yes — e.g. when the mother shortens her benefit after at least 14 weeks, or upon her death or abandonment of the child (art. 35a(2)).

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