In 2025, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) introduced changes to the payment agenda of the benefit 800 plus. Due to the coincidence of dates with days off from work, transfers will take place in May on fresh dates. erstwhile precisely will parents and guardians receive their money? What changes are expected in the 800 plus payout system? We're checking the details.
New payout agenda 800 plus in May 2025
According to the current ZUS schedule, the benefit of 800 plus is paid on 10 fixed dates each month: 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 the day of the month. Where the payment deadline falls on the day off, the Social Insurance Institution shall transfer it in advance.
In May 2025, specified changes are peculiarly visible, due to the long weekend. 30 April (Wednesday) ZUS paid out benefits to be transferred on 2 May (Friday) and 4 May (Sunday). On 18 May, which falls on Sunday, the transfer will take place already 16 May (Friday). This way of action is aimed at avoiding delays related to days free of work.
Detailed payout agenda 800 plus in May
Here is simply a full, updated payout agenda 800 plus for May 2025:
- 30 April (Wednesday) — benefits to be paid on 2 May and 4 May,
- 7 May (Wednesday),
- 9 May (Friday),
- 12 May (Monday),
- 14 May (Wednesday),
- 16 May (Friday) – besides benefits to be paid on 18 May,
- 20 May (Tuesday),
- 22 May (Thursday).
Changes in the timetable are due to the request to adjust payments to working days. Thanks to this, families do not gotta wait for the means on days off, which improves the comfort of receiving the benefit.
What changes in the 800 plus payout system?
It is besides worth recalling that since February 2025, parents and guardians of children may apply for a fresh period. This period will apply from June 1, 2025 au May 2026. erstwhile a request is made, it is crucial for the continuation of payments of 800 plus. ZUS notes that the continuity of the service depends on the timely submission of the application.
- From 1 February to 30 April – applications lodged during this period warrant payment of benefits by the end of June 2025.
- From 1 May to 31 May – applications submitted in May consequence in the payment of the benefit with compensation for June in July.
- From 1 June to 30 June – if the application is submitted in June, the families will be paid by the end of August with a compensation for June.
Applications lodged later in July is August, may consequence in delays or a deficiency of compensation for June, which is an crucial component in home budget planning.
ZUS requires school work for children from Ukraine
Since the fresh transportation period, the rule of granting 800 plus for children from Ukraine has besides changed. ZUS will verify the right to benefit on the basis of children's compliance with the school work in Poland. This applies to abroad children aged from 7 to 18 years oldwho attend Polish schools. The school work will not apply to children aged 5 and 6.
How do I apply for 800 plus?
Parents and carers may apply only Electronic – via the PUE/eZUS system, online banking, the Emp@tia portal, and the mZUS app available for mobile devices. Thanks to these solutions, the application process is simplified and convenient to velocity up the procedure.
In 2025, ZUS changes the payment dates of the benefit 800 plus to adjust them to working days. Changes are related to holidays in May and a long weekend. Families can anticipate withdrawals sooner than usual. In addition, changes to the application strategy introduce continuity requirements for payments that depend on the date of submission of the application. It is worth being aware of these deadlines to avoid unnecessary delays in receiving benefits.
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Changes in payouts 800 plus: ZUS postpones transfer dates – what does that mean for parents?
