Transbaikalia tightens caregiver support rules for 2025 eligibility
New rules for caregivers in the Transbaikalia region will take effect in 2025. The changes affect non-working individuals who look after children with disabilities or disabled adults. They must now register formal care agreements with the Social Fund to receive financial support.
Current data shows 5,125 people in the region already receive such payments, including parents, guardians, and other carers. The adjustments aim to streamline support while ensuring only eligible recipients benefit from the scheme.
Starting next year, non-working caregivers must submit a care agreement to the Territorial Office of the Social Fund of the Russian Federation for the Zabaykalsky Krai. This document must be renewed annually by December 30. To qualify, carers cannot earn income from employment, pensions, unemployment benefits, or self-employment.
The monthly payment for eligible caregivers stands at 10,950 rubles, adjusted by a regional coefficient depending on location. This amount is paid in addition to the disabled individual’s pension. Currently, 1,800 families in the region also receive funds from maternal capital, with plans to increase unified child benefits soon.
Care periods contribute to pensionable service, with one year of care earning 1.8 pension points and one year of service credit. Parents of disabled children may also retire early: mothers at 50 with 15 years of service and 30 pension points, or fathers at 55 with 20 years of service and 30 points.
Eligible recipients include parents, guardians, custodians, and other able-bodied carers. Parents may work part-time, including remotely, while other caregivers must provide at least 14 hours of weekly care and confirm their status with the Social Fund.
Official figures show 3,699 parents, 126 legal guardians, and 1,300 other caregivers currently receive support in the region. The new rules aim to clarify eligibility and ensure payments reach those who meet the criteria.
The updated system will require annual registration for non-working caregivers from 2025. Payments will continue at 10,950 rubles per month, adjusted regionally, alongside pension contributions. Early retirement options remain available for qualifying parents of disabled children.
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