How do i get another social security card for my child

How to Replace a Social Security Card

If your Social Security card is lost or stolen, you can replace it for free through the Social Security Administration (SSA) website, by visiting a local SSA office or through the mail. If you don't need a card right away and you know your number, you may not want to go to the trouble, because you are not required to have an actual Social Security card.

You are limited to three replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime, but there are some exceptions. For example, if you have a legal name change, this does not count toward the limit; neither do changes in immigration status that require card updates.

What Is the Process of Getting a New Social Security Card?

Getting a replacement Social Security card involves just three steps:

Step 1: Gather Documentation

You'll need to gather some important original documents or copies certified by the issuing agency (photocopies or notarized copies are not accepted by the Social Security Administration). The paperwork needed is used to prove the following:

Citizenship: You must show proof of your U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport.
Age: You must show proof of your age with a birth certificate, U.S. hospital birth record, U.S. passport or religious record made before the age of 5 showing your date of birth.
Identity: You must prove your identity showing a U.S. driver's license, state-issued ID card, U.S. passport or employee ID card, school ID card, military ID card or health insurance card (not a Medicare card).

All of the documents must be up to date, as the SSA will not accept expired documents or receipts showing that you have applied for these documents.

Step 2: Apply Online

Fill out the Social Security card application using the documents above or create a SSA account to fill out the application online.

Step 3: Visit the Local SSA Office

Print out and bring your application and the original documents to your local SSA office. If you filled out the application online, the site will direct you to a page where you can find the closest SSA office in your area. You can also submit your application using an online form, provided you meet certain criteria outlined below.

Getting a Replacement Social Security Card Online: Extra Requirements

Yes, you can request a replacement Social Security card online if you are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older with a U.S. mailing address. You must also have a driver's license or a state-issued identification card from one of these states. If you meet those requirements, you can set up an account on the SSA site to request a replacement card.

Can I Replace My Social Security Card the Same Day?

The fastest way to replace your Social Security card is to request a new one online. You can also visit a local SSA office in your area. According to the SSA website, it typically takes 10 to 14 business days to receive your new card once your application has been processed.

What if I Can't Apply for a Card Online?

If you can't apply for a Social Security card online, then you will need to show the required documents in person at your local SSA office. The documents needed will depend on your current citizenship status and your age.

Different documents are needed if you are an adult and a U.S.-born citizen, a foreign-born U.S. citizen, or a noncitizen. Also, if you are replacing a Social Security card for a child, you'll want to check the SSA website to determine which documents you will need.

What if My Social Security Card Was Stolen?

If you're replacing your Social Security card because it's been stolen, there are several precautions you should take immediately to reduce your risk of identity theft. Your Social Security number is a very important piece of personally identifiable information that can be used to open new credit accounts in your name, among other things, if it falls into the wrong hands.

Alert the authorities. You should contact local law enforcement to file a crime report. You'll need this later on when you alert other agencies and take action to restrict access to your credit file.
Add a fraud alert. Adding a fraud alert to your credit files lets creditors know you've been a victim of fraud or worry you may be a victim in the future. A fraud alert instructs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before granting any new credit in your name. Placing a fraud alert with any one of the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion or Equifax) will automatically alert the other two to do the same.
Check your credit. It's important to monitor your credit carefully after your Social Security card is stolen. If an identity thief uses it to take out a credit card or loan in your name, it will appear on your credit file. With Experian, you can check your credit report and scores for free every 30 days and get free credit monitoring.
Freeze your credit. If you want to go the extra mile for peace of mind, you can freeze your credit, which will prevent anyone from accessing your credit while the freeze is in place. Credit freezes must be turned on and off at each credit bureau individually. To place a credit freeze with Experian, explore the Security Freeze Center.
Replace your card. Obtaining a new copy of your card will make it easier to prove your identity in the future. Be sure to put your replacement card somewhere safe to help prevent it from being stolen again in the future. Avoid carrying your Social Security card with you at all times, instead only taking it out of your safe space when you need to.

Protect Yourself Going Forward

Once you've followed all the steps to get your replacement Social Security card, it's wise to take action to protect yourself. You may have received a new physical card, but your Social Security number will remain unchanged, and anyone who comes into possession of your old card can use it to commit fraud. This may mean staying diligent about what's on your credit report for years to come.

The good news is there's a lot you can do to prevent your Social Security card from being used nefariously. In addition to taking steps to protect your identity, make sure your new card is stored safely and securely and only leaves your home or safety deposit box when absolutely necessary. Losing possession of your Social Security card can be a nerve-wracking experience, but you've got tools at your disposal to make sure it's replaced quickly and your identity is protected for years to come.

How to obtain a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).

Please choose the most relevant option below in order to request a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).

For Options 1, 4 and 6: your Social Security Number application and original documents should be mailed directly to the Federal Benefits Unit in London for processing. If you do not wish your application to be processed by mail through the Federal Benefits Unit in London, you should delay your SSN application until you are in the U.S. If you do not wish your application to be processed by mail through the Federal Benefits Unit in London, you should delay your SSN application until you are in the U.S and you can make your application in person at a local Social Security office.

Option 1 - How do I apply for a Social Security number for my child under the age of 12?

To apply for a Social Security number for a child under age 12 the following steps are required.

Complete an Application for a Social Security Card, Form SS-5-FS (PDF / 5 pages / 125 KB) – all questions must be answered and legible.

Submit the following original documents – photocopies are not acceptable.

Proof of the child’s birth
- Original U.S. birth certificate, or Original U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- If the child was born in the U.S. you must also submit proof that you or the child has resided outside of the U.S. for a significant period of time to explain why a Social Security number has not been issued in the past. Proof of foreign residency can include medical, school and employment records.
- If the child was born in the U.S., Form SSA- L706 (click HERE to download a PDF of Form SSA-L706 -(PDF / 3 pages / 292kb) must also be completed, signed and submitted along with the application and other documentation. This allows the Social Security Administration to verify the birth record with the custodian of the record.
- If the child was born in the U.K. we may also accept a U.K. birth certificate.
Proof of the child’s U.S. Citizenship
- Original U. S. birth certificate,
  OR
- Original U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Proof of the child’s identity
- Original U.S. Passport, must be current and signed
- Original United Kingdom Passport, must be current and signed
- A Passport or national identity card issued by another country may be acceptable, please contact the Federal Benefits Unit for advice
Proof of the identity of the parent signing the application
- Original U.S. Passport, must be current and signed OR
- Original United Kingdom Passport, must be current and signed
- A Passport or national identity card issued by another country may be acceptable, please contact the Federal Benefits Unit for advice

The completed forms and original documents should be mailed to the office as follows:

U.S. Embassy
Federal Benefits Unit
Box 0005
33 Nine Elms Lane
London SW11 7US

We will copy and return original documents within 3-4 days. We do not recommend mailing important personal documents from outside the UK. If you choose to mail your application you should use a service that allows you to track your package. Within the UK, we recommend Special Delivery mail; outside the UK we recommend you use a Courier. You should include a pre-paid return envelope or courier package. The Federal Benefits Unit will return documents by regular mail if you do not provide a pre-paid envelope or courier package. Processing time for SSN applications is approximately 8-10 weeks.

If you live in Africa, email the Federal Benefits Unit for guidance on how to proceed with your SSN application. To help us answer your inquiry timely, indicate your country of residence in the first line of your email, for example, “SSN Inquiry Nigeria”.

Option 2 - How do I apply for a Social Security number for myself OR my child over the age of 12?

Anyone over the age of 12 must apply in person for a short interview. Contact the Federal Benefits Unit using our contact form to arrange an interview appointment. Please tell us in which country you were born, in the United States or abroad. We recommend you state ‘SSN Appointment Required’ in the subject line and give our office at least three days working notice of your preferred appointment date. We will advise you if your request is approved. If you live in the U.K., your interview will be held at the Federal Benefits Unit in London, or a designated U.S. Military installation. If you live in Africa, we will provide guidance on how to arrange your interview appointment.

A. Complete an Application for a Social Security Card, Form SS-5-FS (PDF / 5 pages / 125 KB) . All questions must be answered and legible.

B.At the time of your interview, you must provide the following original documents – we do not accept photocopies. It will expedite your visit to the Embassy if you bring in your original documents AND photocopies. We will review and retain the photocopies, and return your original documents to you. If you do not have all the required documents with you at your interview, you may have to return for a second interview.

1. Proof of birth

a. Original U.S. birth certificate, or (b) or (c) below

i. If you or the child was born in the U.S. you must submit documentary proof that you or the child has resided outside of the U.S. The proof of foreign residency is needed to explain why a Social Security number has not been issued in the past. The proof should cover a significant portion of the entire period of time you or the child has been outside of the U.S. (Click HERE to see list of suggested documentation; other documents may be submitted for consideration.)

ii. If you or the child was born in the U.S. Form SSA- L706 (download a PDF of Form SSA-L706 (PDF / 3 pages / 80Kb) must also be completed, signed and submitted along with the application and other documentation. This allows the Social Security Administration to verify the birth record with the custodian of the record.

b. Original U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or
c. Original birth certificate other than above.

2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship

a. Original U.S. birth certificate, or
b. Original U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or
c. Original U.S. Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate, or
d. Original U.S. Passport.

3. Proof of identity

a. Original U.S. Passport, must be current and signed, or
b. Original Foreign Passport, must be current and signed.

NOTE: If the name at birth and name on the identity document are different, proof of name change must also be submitted.

4. Proof of the identity of the parent signing the application

If applicable – a parent can sign the form for a child up to age 18; a child can sign the form above age 12.

a. Original U. S. Passport, must be current and signed, or
b. Original Foreign Passport, must be current and signed.

If you have any questions see how to contact the Federal Benefits Unit London.

Option 3 - I have obtained a U.S. Visa that allows me to work in the U.S. Can I apply for a Social Security Card before I travel to the U.S.?

If you have obtained a U.S. Visa that allows you to work in the U.S. you must apply for a Social Security Card after you enter the United States of America.

You may apply at the nearest Social Security Office.

You can obtain the address of the nearest Social Security Office at https://socialsecurity.gov using the Social Security Office Locator.

You will need to complete an Application for a Social Security Card, Form SS-5-FS (PDF / 5 pages / 125 KB) and provide the original documents listed under Option 2, above.

Option 4 - I have lost or misplaced my (or my child’s) Social Security Card.

I am (or my child is) a U.S. citizen or legal Permanent Resident Alien. How can I find out my Social Security Number? How do I replace the card?

You should apply for a replacement card even if you cannot recall your Social Security Number.

Complete an Application for a Social Security Card, Form SS-5-FS (PDF / 5 pages / 125 KB) – all questions must be answered and legible.

Effective August 1, 2014 the Social Security Administration stopped providing Social Security Number printouts or verification’s. The Federal Benefits Unit is unable to provide you with a printout or verification of an SSN. If you need proof of your (or your child’s) SSN, you should apply for a replacement card.

Provide an original identity document – a photocopy is not acceptable.

The completed forms and original documents should be mailed to the office as follows:

U.S. Embassy
Federal Benefits Unit
Box 0005
33 Nine Elms Lane
London SW11 7US

Suitable proof of identity documents are:

Original U.S Passport, must be current and signed;
Original Permanent Resident Alien card, must be current;
Original U.S. state driver’s license, must be current;
Original U. K. Passport or driver’s license are acceptable, but must be accompanied by proof of U.S. citizenship such as a Naturalization certificate or U.S. birth certificate
A Passport or national identity card issued by another country may be acceptable if your U.S. citizenship is already properly established on your Social Security record. Please contact the Federal Benefits Unit for advice.

If the replacement card is for a child, we need to see proof of identity for both the child and the parent who signs the form.

SSN needed for U.S. PASSPORT application: If you cannot recall your (or your child’s) Social Security Number and need it for a U.S. Passport application you should apply for a replacement SSN card, per instructions above. Please expect to wait at least one month for the replacement card application to be processed and the card mailed from the U.S. Note: this process cannot be expedited.

If the name on your identity document differs from the name on your last Social Security Number record, see Option #6, below, for instructions on how to change the name on your record.

If you are not a U.S. citizen or legal Permanent Resident Alien, see item 5. below for instructions.

Option 5 - I have lost or misplaced my (or my child’s) Social Security Number. I am (or my child is) NOT a U.S. citizen or legal Permanent Resident Alien. How can I find out my Social Security number?

If you are not a U.S. citizen or legal Permanent Resident Alien (“Green Card” holder) and you need to verify the details shown on your Social Security Number record, you must apply directly to the Social Security Administration for a printout of your Social Security Number record (known as a Numident). These applications can take up to 60 days or more to process and are processed on a first come basis regardless of the mailing method used.

There is a fee for this service; current fee information is located on the Social Security Administration website.

Send a written request to verify the details held in your Numident, with the following information: your name, date of birth, parents’ names, the citizenship or legal resident status you held when your Social Security Number was assigned, and the date your citizenship or legal resident status changed. Send your request to:

Social Security Administration
OEIO DBS (FOIA Workgroup)
PO Box 33022
Baltimore MD 21290-3022

If you wish to use Express Mail/Courier, send your request to:

Social Security Administration
OEIO DBS (FOIA Workgroup)
6100 Wabash Avenue
Baltimore MD 21215

Option 6 - I have changed my name (through marriage, divorce, amended birth certificate, court order, or Statutory Declaration/Deed Poll, how do I change my Social Security record?

To change your name on your Social Security records the following steps are required;

Complete an Application for a Social Security Card, Form SS-5-FS (PDF / 5 pages / 125 KB) – all questions must be answered and legible.
Provide the following original documents – photocopies are not acceptable:
- Proof of the name change
  - Original marriage or divorce decree (If the marriage or divorce certificate is over 2 years old or does not contain biographical data such as a date of birth or age, you must also submit proof of identity in your OLD name. If you have no identification in your old name, you must write a statement as to why you do not have such proof of identity and submit proof of identity in your NEW name).
    OR
  - Other document, such as a Court Order, Deed Poll or Statutory Declaration of Name Change
- Proof of identity in Old Name, one of the following:
  - Original current or expired U.S. or UK passport, must be signed
  - Original driving license
  - Original current or expired U.S. military identification
  - A Passport or national identity card issued by another country may be acceptable, please contact the Federal Benefits Unit for advice
- Proof of identity in New Name, one of the following:
  - Original current U. S. or UK passport, must be signed
  - Original driving license
  - Original current U.S. military identification
  - A Passport or national identity card issued by another country may be acceptable, please contact the Federal Benefits Unit for advice

The completed forms and original documents should be mailed to the office as follows:

U.S. Embassy
Federal Benefits Unit
Box 0005
33 Nine Elms Lane
London SW11 7US

SSN Printouts & Verifications

Effective August 1st, 2014 the Social Security Administration stopped providing Social Security Number (SSN) printouts or verifications.

The Social Security card (link opens in a new window) is the only legal proof of an SSN.

Mailing Addresses for SSN cards

Where possible, we recommend that SSN cards be mailed to U.S addresses for individuals submitting applications from countries where mail delivery services are unreliable.

FAQ

What should I do if I make a mistake while filling out the application?

If you made a mistake when filling out the application, the fund, without making a refusal, will return it to you for revision, which takes 5 working days.

What is the procedure for providing this benefit? What documents and where should the parent send in order to receive the payment? Does the employer participate in this process?

To receive benefits, you only need to submit an electronic application through the State Services portal or contact the client service of the Pension Fund of Russia at the place of residence, you can also apply through the MFC. nine0003

You will need to provide additional information about income only if the family has military, rescuers, police officers or employees of another law enforcement agency, as well as if someone receives scholarships, grants or other payments from a scientific or educational institution.

Can I receive benefits only on the Mir card?

Yes, the new payment will be credited to families only on Mir bank cards. It is important to remember that when filling out applications for payment, it is the details of the applicant's account that are indicated, and not the card number. nine0003

How long does it take to receive payment after applying?

Consideration of the application takes 10 working days. In some cases, the maximum period will be 30 working days. If the payment is denied, a notification of this is sent within 1 business day.
Funds are paid out within 5 working days after the decision on the purpose of the payment is made. In the future, the transfer of funds is carried out from the 1st to the 25th day of the month following the month for which the allowance is paid. nine0003

How do I get benefits?

In most cases, when applying for a payment, you only need to submit an application through your personal account on the State Services portal, in the PFR customer service at the place of residence or at the MFC. The Fund independently collects information about the income of the applicant and his family members as part of the program of interagency cooperation.

You will need to submit documents only if one parent (guardian, trustee) is a military, rescuer, police officer or employee of another law enforcement agency, as well as if someone in the family receives scholarships, grants and other payments from a scientific or educational institution . nine0003

When applying in person, you will need to present an identity document.

Reception at the PFR client services is carried out by appointment. Appointments can be made on the Foundation's website. The service is available to all citizens, including those not registered on the Unified Portal of Public Services. To do this, on the main page of the website of the Pension Fund of Russia, select the "Citizen's Personal Account" item. At the bottom of the page, in the blue field, click on "Make an appointment".

Who is entitled to the monthly payment? nine0003

The payment is assigned to low-income families raising children from 8 to 17 years old, subject to the following conditions:

monthly income per person in the family does not exceed the regional subsistence minimum per capita;
family property does not exceed the requirements for movable and immovable property;
the applicant and children are citizens of the Russian Federation permanently residing in the Russian Federation.

A parent, adoptive parent or guardian of a child can apply. nine0003

From what date can I apply for the payment?

You can apply from May 1, 2022 and anytime thereafter.

Payment is established for 12 months, but not more than until the child reaches the age of 17 years.

Can I receive payment via Russian Post?

Yes, you can. To receive money through the post office, you need to mark the appropriate item in the application for payment, as well as indicate the address of the recipient and the number of the post office. nine0003

Can I receive a payment if I already receive child support for single parents aged 8 to 17?

Yes, you can apply for a payment if, after calculating the average per capita income of the family, the new payment turns out to be more profitable in terms of amount, you will be assigned a new payment in an increased amount, that is, 75 or 100% of the regional subsistence minimum, taking into account the paid amounts of the previous allowance . In this case, the payment of the previous benefit will automatically stop.

You submitted an application before May 1, why is there still no payment? nine0003

According to the rules, applications for new benefits are processed within 10 working days. In some cases, this period may be longer, up to 30 working days. An extension of the period is usually necessary if the organizations did not submit information to the Pension Fund on time confirming the family's right to payment. If after this period there is no answer to the application, you should contact the Pension Fund. This can be done in person at the PFR customer service where the application was submitted, or by calling the PFR hotlines: www.pfr.gov.ru/contacts/counseling_center/reg_lines

What should I do if I receive a denial of payment due to property that does not actually exist?

In this case, you need to contact the PFR client service or an organization that can document the absence of property in the family's property. For example, in Rosreestr or the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Since it is such organizations that inform the Pension Fund about the presence of a family of this or that property. The document issued by the organization must be submitted to the client service of the Pension Fund at the place of residence. Pre-registration is not required for this. After confirming that the property does not own the property for which the refusal was made, the decision will be reviewed. nine0003

What to do if the payment is refused due to the lack of documents that were submitted to the Pension Fund?

In this case, you need to contact the branch of the Pension Fund, where the application was submitted, so that the specialists check the information again. To do this, you can contact the Pension Fund in person or by calling the reference numbers of the fund's departments: www.pfr.gov.ru/contacts/counseling_center/reg_lines.

When can I submit a new application if I am denied?

A new application may be submitted at any time after the reason for the denial has been resolved. There is no point in submitting a new application earlier.

Do I need to apply for a new payment if I am already receiving child benefit from 8 to 17 years as a single parent, but my income is still less than the living wage?

Yes. If the income of families who are already receiving allowance for children from 8 to 17 years as single parents still does not reach the living wage, they need to reapply and start receiving payment at an increased amount, i.e. 75 or 100% of the regional living wage instead of 50% as before. In this case, the payment of the previous benefit will automatically stop. nine0003

My son turned 8 in February 2022 will I receive benefits for this period?

No, the allowance is granted from the child's 8th birthday, but not earlier than April 1, 2022.

The Presidential Decree says that the allowance is established from April 1, if applications can only be submitted from May 1, then how to get money for April?

For applications submitted before October 1, 2022, the money will be paid for the period from April 1, 2022, but not earlier than the month the child reaches the age of 8 years. nine0003

This means that if a family applies for a new payment in the first days of May, then the first payment in May will be for two months at once - for April and May. If the family applies at the end of May, the allowance will be received in June immediately for 3 months - April, May and June.

Is it possible to receive benefits without Russian citizenship?

What payment details do I need to provide when applying?

The application must indicate the details of the applicant's bank account: the name of the credit institution or the BIC of the credit institution, the correspondent account, the applicant's account number. The payment cannot be transferred to the account of another person. If the application was submitted with another person's bank details, you can submit a new application with your own bank details. nine0003

Payment will be credited only to Mir bank cards.

Does the payment apply to children who are already 17 years old?

The payment is only for children under 17 years of age.

Monthly allowance for each child?

Yes, the allowance is paid for each child from 8 to 17 years old in the family.

The family has two children aged 8 to 17 years. Do I need to write an application for each child?

No, if there are two or more children aged 8 to 17 in a family, one general application is completed for each of them to receive a monthly payment. Two or more applications are not required in this case. nine0003

My application was returned for revision, how long will it take to process it?

The term for consideration of the application is 10 business days. In your case, it has been suspended. If the revised application is received by the Fund within 5 working days, its consideration will be restored from the date of submission.

What happens if I don't submit the revised application or documents within 5 working days?

In this case, the payment will be denied and you will need to reapply. nine0003

How can I find out if a payment is due or not?

When submitting an application through the Public Services Portal, a notification about the status of its consideration will appear there.

If the application was submitted in person at the client service of the Pension Fund of Russia or at the MFC, in case of a positive decision, the funds will be transferred within the period established by law without additional notice to the applicant.

In the event of a denial, the applicant will be sent a notice within 1 business day stating the reason for the denial. nine0003

How long is the payment?

The allowance is granted for one year and extended upon application. Its review takes 10 business days. In some cases, the maximum period will be 30 working days.

In 2022, applicants who lost their jobs after March 1, 2022 and are registered with employment centers are subject to a special calculation of average per capita income. Such applicants receive benefits for 6 months. After this period, you can apply for benefits again. nine0133

How long can I receive the payment?

The benefit is paid from the age of eight until the child reaches the age of 17.

Does the payment depend on family income?

Yes, the payment is due to families whose monthly income per person does not exceed the subsistence level per capita in the region of residence. To calculate monthly income, you need to divide the annual family income by 12 months and the number of family members. Also, when assessing means, family property is taken into account and the “zero income rule” is used. nine0003
What is the zero income rule?

The "zero income rule" implies that the allowance is granted if the adult family members have earnings (stipends, income from work or business activities or pensions) or the lack of income is justified by objective life circumstances.

Will the money be withheld if I have a debt under an executive document?

No

I receive unemployment benefits. Will it be taken into account when calculating the average per capita income? nine0003
Yes, they will.

Will a car bought on credit be considered in the property appraisal?

Yes.

Does the payment apply to children left without both parents?

Yes. The payment applies to orphans. In this case, their guardian (custodian) has the right to a monthly allowance, but only if the child is not fully supported by the state.

To assign benefits, guardians must personally submit an application to the client service of the Pension Fund of Russia at the place of residence or at the MFC. nine0003
I am a guardian. Can I receive benefits if the parents of the child have been deprived of parental rights?

Yes, you can.

In my place of residence there is a local subsistence minimum. Will it be taken into account when calculating benefits?

Yes.

How can I verify my actual place of residence if I do not have a residence registration?

The place of actual residence is determined by the place where the application for the allowance was submitted.

At what subsistence level will my income be calculated if I have two registrations - at the place of residence and at the place of temporary residence? nine0003
In this situation, the subsistence minimum at the place of temporary residence will be taken into account.

In our region, the area standard for one person is 18 square meters. meters, and the rules for assigning benefits say that no more than 24 square meters are taken into account. How many square meters per person should be in my case?

In your case, the standard of 24 square meters is taken into account. meters.

Our family lives in a house that was provided as social support to a large family. Do I have to provide documents that state this? nine0003
No, the FIU will request these documents independently within the framework of the system of interdepartmental interaction.

When calculating income, will the received alimony be taken into account?

My family owns an apartment and a residential building, in total their area exceeds the standard of 24 sq. m. m. per person, will I be denied benefits?

No. Restrictions on square meters apply if the family owns several apartments or several residential buildings. When owning one type of residential property, its area is not taken into account. nine0003
I registered with the Pension Fund the care of my husband's 86-year-old grandmother and I receive an allowance for caring for citizens over 80 years old. Will this allowance be taken into account when calculating my income?

Yes.

In what order are district coefficients applied in determining the amount of benefits?

The district coefficient is not applied when assigning the allowance, since the amount of the allowance is set depending on the subsistence minimum per capita, in which the district coefficient is already taken into account.

Do I have to report to the Pension Fund information about changes in family composition and income if they occurred after the application was submitted? nine0003
No. Beneficiaries are not required to report changes in income to the Pension Fund during the benefit period.

Can I get benefits only for children aged 8 to 17?

No, not only. There are also payments for low-income families for pregnant women who registered early, benefits for children from 0 to 3 years old, as well as benefits for children from 3 to 8 years old.

Will the payment be indexed?

Yes. The monthly payment will be indexed annually from January 1st. nine0003
Where can I contact if I have any questions about the purpose of the payment?

If you have any questions about this payment, you can call the Unified Contact Center at 8-800-600-00-00, in addition, you can ask your question on the official social networks of the Pension Fund of Russia or contact any fund client service.

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how to get a disability pension, care allowances and benefits

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In the summer of 2020, my daughter got sick. She periodically had a fever and her legs hurt.

The pediatrician prescribed antibiotics and sent us to a rheumatologist. The rheumatologist ordered a bunch of tests and, in turn, sent me to an infectious disease specialist, but neither one nor the other could make a diagnosis. Two months later, my daughter and I ended up in a children's hospital for an examination. And two months later and after two biopsies, my daughter was diagnosed with lymphoma. nine0003
Now she has a disability and I am the mother of a child with a disability. In this article I will tell you what benefits and compensations are due to our family and how to apply for them. In addition to payments to parents of children with disabilities, there are tax and labor benefits: I haven’t applied for them yet, so I can’t share my experience.

What payments are due to a family with a child with a disability

The state pays a social pension and a single cash payment to children with disabilities, and also provides benefits, for example, for housing and communal services. I will tell you about the main benefits that families with a child with a disability can count on. nine0003
Disability pension is called social because the child did not work, but receives a pension due to health problems. As of September 2021, the pension of a child with a disability was RUR 13,912.10. From April 1, 2022, it increased to RUR 14,983.32, and from July 1, 2022, to RUR 16,619.39. to them, the amount of the social pension is additionally multiplied by the regional coefficient.

Art. 11, 18 of the Federal Law "On state pension provision in the Russian Federation"

Monthly cash payment, or CIT, consists of two parts - the actual cash payment and a set of social services, or NSO. There are only three services: free travel on commuter trains, as well as on intercity transport to and from the place of treatment, medicines and annual rest of the child in a sanatorium. You can refuse all this and receive monthly compensation.

Art. 28.1 of the Federal Law on the social protection of people with disabilities in the Russian Federation

art. 6.2, part 3 of Art. 6.3 Federal Law "On State Social Assistance"

Every year the payment is indexed: from February 2022, it is equal to 1850.78 R. Compensation for the NSO is another 1313.44 R monthly.

Table of amounts of UDV with and without VAT

Both pension and UDV are paid by the pension fund. You do not need to apply separately for a monthly cash payment: it is assigned automatically and the pension fund transfers it using the same details as the social pension.

Childcare allowance for a child with a disability. If a child with a disability needs constant care and mom or dad cannot work because of this, the pension fund pays an allowance. nine0003
Decree of the President on monthly payments to persons caring for children with disabilities and people with disabilities from childhood of group I

As of July 2022, non-working parents can receive 10,000 R monthly. If a child with a disability is cared for not by a parent, but, for example, by an aunt, the payment will be less - 1200 R.

Benefit for paying utility bills. Families with children with disabilities are entitled to compensation for utility bills.

Art. 17 Federal Law on the social protection of people with disabilities in the Russian Federation

Housing and communal services, in particular, include payment for the maintenance of residential premises and current repairs, payment for major repairs, for garbage collection, for electricity, water, gas, heating. This is a federal benefit, but each region calculates it differently.

We live in St. Petersburg: in our region, the benefit is calculated according to a complex formula that takes into account the number of people in the family and the regional payment standard per square meter. To be rough, it will turn out like this - the larger the apartment and the fewer people registered in it, the less the benefit will be. nine0003
Cash payments for paying for housing and utilities to certain categories of citizens - St. Petersburg public services portal

The regional standard changes several times a year, so in winter the payment will be more due to the heating season, and less in summer. From July to August, we paid an average of 5912 R for a communal apartment, and received compensation of 2908 R for each month - a little less than 50%.

Payment relief is not a discount, but compensation: you still have to pay the full amount on the receipt, but then some of the money is returned. The most important thing is to avoid debts: if there is a payment arrears for at least two months, then the money is no longer transferred. nine0003
Cash payments to disabled people at the expense of the budget of St. Petersburg

Regional payments. For families with children with disabilities, regional payments are provided: their size and terms of appointment differ in different cities. In St. Petersburg, we receive 17,257 R monthly for a child with a disability and a little more than a thousand for our second child. To receive these payments, you need to contact social security: directly or through the MFC.

Art. 18 of the Social Code of St. PetersburgPDF, 950 KB

All payments are assigned for the period of disability, they do not need to be reissued every year. Next, I will give step-by-step instructions that will help you apply for benefits and not get confused in the documents.
Here is a list of all benefits for children with disabilities in St. Petersburg. I didn’t apply for many of them: I don’t have a car, so compensation for OSAGO and a parking permit for a person with a disability are not relevant to us. Source: Government of St. Petersburg

Step 1
Obtain disability documents
To receive benefits for a child with a disability, you need a certificate of disability. It indicates the date of birth, the address of the child's registration and the period of disability.

To obtain a certificate, you must pass a commission of medical and social expertise. In our case, it took place in absentia: Alina and I were in the hospital, so the ex-husband took the birth certificate, medical statements to the clinic at the place of residence and filled out applications.

These documents were enough for us, but other polyclinics may require other papers: for example, records of a child’s examination by narrow specialists of this particular polyclinic and a reference from the school. In our case, the polyclinic specialists independently contacted the school administration and clarified all the points of interest to them. nine0003
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Benefits for parents of a child with a disability

I received my certificate of disability by registered mail addressed to the child. Together with him came an individual program of rehabilitation and habilitation - IPRA. It indicates the degree of restriction of the child - this is something like disability groups in adults. But unlike adults, in children, the higher the number, the worse their health.

A rehabilitation program will be needed if the child needs extra help, medication or special mobility aids. I wore a rehabilitation program at the MFC when I applied for a benefit for housing and communal services, I didn’t use it anymore. From 2021, the IPRA should be only in electronic form, and it is sent on paper upon request: but in our case, the program was attached to the letter. nine0003
paragraph 10 of the order, approved. By order of the Ministry of Labor No. 486n
dated June 13, 2017, I usually carry a photo of a certificate with me: according to it, a child can, for example, enter the park for free on weekends and holidays. An individual rehabilitation or habilitation program consists of more than 10 sheets. It lists the child's health problems, as well as the need for social and psychological assistance or special equipment such as crutches, stroller

Step 2
Apply to the pension fund for a pension and a single payment
A social pension and a single social allowance are due to a child from the moment the disability is received until it ends - these dates are indicated in the certificate of disability. If you apply for a pension later, the state will repay the debts, but for a maximum of six months.

My daughter's pension and cash payment arrive in my account around the middle of the month. The payment schedule can be clarified on the website of the pension fund - for this, you need to select your region.

What documents are needed. Birth certificate and certificate of disability of the child, parent's passport, details for crediting money. If this data is available in your personal account on the website of the pension fund or public services, they will be pulled up to the application automatically. nine0003
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Personal experience: how to apply for disability

Where to apply. A pension for a child with a disability can be issued remotely through the personal account of the pension fund. Another option is to submit documents in person: at the MFC or the territorial department of the pension fund at the place of residence of the child.

We applied through the personal account of the pension fund. Here's what was needed for this:

Scan or photograph all the necessary documents, save the details for crediting the pension. nine0037
Send an application through your personal account on the website of the pension fund. On the main page, you need to select "pension provision" - "assign a pension", on the next screen, log in through public services and then select "apply for a pension". The application must be submitted "through a representative", because this is the personal account of the parent, not the child. After filling in and confirming all the fields, click "generate an application".

Wait for a decision on granting a pension: in our case, the application was considered for a week. You can follow the progress of the case in your personal account. nine0037
Submit an application about where the pension will go. By default, the pension is sent to the mail. In order for money to be credited to a bank card, one more application must be submitted on the website of the pension fund or public services - “on the delivery of a pension”. To do this, you will need a Mir card: this payment will not be credited to cards of other systems. I didn't have a Mir card, and I couldn't go to the bank because we were in the hospital. Therefore, I added a Mir virtual card to my existing bank account: it took a few minutes. The details of the virtual bank card were accepted by the pension fund without question. nine0037

To increase the payment, you can refuse a set of social services through the website of public services, the personal account of the pension fund, at the pension fund department or the MFC. This application must be submitted before October 1 of the current year: then the money for the NSO will begin to accrue from January of the next.
The Pension Fund has received an application. After processing and verifying the data, the PF assigned a pension. If the data is not enough, specialists call and clarify the information. I was asked about registration. Source: State Services

Step 3
Apply for disability child care allowance
This allowance is also paid by the pension fund. He is assigned to a person who cares for a child, and only on the condition that he is not working at this time. Retired grandparents cannot claim the allowance: it is paid only to able-bodied persons.

Decree of the President on monthly payments to persons caring for children with disabilities and people with disabilities from childhood, group I

What documents are needed. To assign this payment, only an application is needed: the pension fund requests and receives other documents on its own.

Application form for child care allowance

Where to go. You can apply remotely through the personal account of the pension fund or by phone. And you can come to the client service of the pension fund or the MFC.

The pension fund will make a decision within 10 days. For the months preceding registration, the allowance is not paid. nine0003
If the person caring for the child goes to work or retires, the allowance will stop. Changed circumstances must be notified to the pension fund within five days.

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How to combine pension and disability care payment?
To apply by phone, you will need to set a secret code or a secret question in the personal account of the pension fund, with the help of which the operator will verify the identity of the applicant

Step 4
Issue compensation for expenses for paying for housing and utilities
Compensation can be received retroactively: after registration, it will be accrued no more than six months from the moment the child received a disability.

My daughter was diagnosed with a disability in January, I submitted the documents for payment at the end of April, and a positive decision was made in mid-May. I received my first compensation at the end of June - 2817.26 R, at the same time I received a payment for the previous four months. nine0003
What documents are needed. Certificate of disability, child's birth certificate, parent's passport, payment details, and Form 8 or 9 certificate: this document confirms that a child with a disability is registered in an apartment for which they receive a benefit.

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How to get a subsidy for utility bills

These forms differ in different regions and are issued by different organizations: you can find out what kind of certificate you need at the MFC or on the regional public services website. nine0003 This is form 8, which is issued in St. Petersburg, it has been at my house since 2013. It was issued when the child was registered in apartment
In St. Petersburg, form 8 for children is given during the registration of the child, and it is kept at home. But I forgot that I have it, so I went for form 9: you can get it at the department of moving in and registration or at the passport office. It looks different - it lists everyone registered in the apartment.

You still need to bring receipts for housing and communal services, electricity and major repairs to the MFC for the last month. If there are no required receipts, the documents will still be accepted, but the receipts will be asked to be delivered later. nine0003
At the same time, in some regions - for example, in St. Petersburg - the payment is in no way tied to receipts. Nevertheless, at the MFC they asked me to convey them. In the end, I did it after I made a positive decision, although I didn’t see the point in it.

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How to pay utility bills

Where to go. The benefit can be issued remotely through the regional website of public services. But I didn’t succeed, because I had to attach a certificate that I do not receive such a benefit: and I did not have such a certificate. nine0003
Another way is to contact the MFC. The operators will fill in all the documents themselves, they will only need to be signed. Then you will receive an SMS about what decision was made - positive or negative.

The process of obtaining benefits through the MFC was very simple: I brought only the original documents, the operators on the spot made copies of them. I forgot to print out the payment details and simply copied them by hand from the banking application directly to the MFC.

Step 5
Apply for a monthly allowance
Monthly allowance for a child with a disability is paid by the regions, so the amount of the payment is different everywhere.

In St. Petersburg, the Committee on Social Policy of St. Petersburg is responsible for benefits and allowances for children with disabilities, and the City Information and Settlement Center pays benefits: there you can ask questions about the timing and amount of payments and change your account details.

In St. Petersburg, 7659 R per month is paid for a child with a disability. Money comes first. nine0003
7965 Р

monthly allowance for a child with a disability in St. Petersburg

What documents are needed. Certificate of disability and IPRA, child's birth certificate, parent's passport, form 8 or 9, payment details.

I also brought with me to the MFC a certificate of divorce and a birth certificate for my second child - they were copied and saved in the database. These data did not affect current payments. I think that the MFC was collecting documents for the future - for example, if I wanted to apply for benefits for single-parent families. nine0003
Where to contact. The allowance can be issued through the personal account of the regional website of public services or in person through the MFC. My child and I were in the hospital, so I applied for the allowance remotely through the St. Petersburg public services portal.

Here's how to do it:

Gather the necessary documents. Prepare scans or photographs of the main documents for the electronic application. Bank account details must also be in electronic form.

Log in to the site through the Unified identification and authentication system - as well as on public services. nine0037
Select the service "Monthly allowance for a disabled child aged from birth to 18 years" in the catalog.

Fill out an application, attach all required documents and wait for a positive decision.

The application is considered within a month, but if a positive decision is made, then all debts are returned - a maximum of the previous six months from the date of disability. For example, my daughters were put on disability in January, but I applied for benefits only in May: when he was assigned, I received money for four months - from January to May. nine0003
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Payments and child benefits in 2022
Positive decision on the payment of benefits: here I am advised to apply for support for a second child. The contact phone number is the district department of social protection of the population: it is easy to get through, they answer all questions about benefits
When I received a positive decision, it turned out that my child is considered a child with a disability with special needs and we have the right to receive an increased payment. nine0003
Monthly allowance for a disabled child with special needs

Monthly allowance for a child with a disability with special needs is paid for a child whose individual rehabilitation program indicates the third degree of restriction. This payment is more than the regular allowance: 17,947 R instead of 7,965 R.

17,947 R

monthly allowance for a child with a disability with special needs in St. Petersburg

You can apply for this benefit only through the MFC. You need to bring a standard set of documents with you: passport, birth certificate, certificate of disability and IPRA, form 8 or form 9, payment details.

I applied at the end of April, the city administration made a positive decision at the end of May. In June, all my debts were paid off, because less than six months had passed since the disability was registered. If more time had passed, then they would have given the money only for six months.

Step 6
Apply for a monthly allowance for a child from 7 to 16 years old
In St. Petersburg, there is an allowance for school-age children from special families, including those in which a child with a disability is brought up. In 2022, they pay 1085 R per child. nine0003
What documents are needed. Disability certificate, children's birth certificates, parent's passport, form 8 or 9, payment details.

So what? 04/27/21

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Where to go. This allowance is quite simple to issue remotely through the St. Petersburg public services portal: you need to fill out an electronic application, attach scans of documents and wait for a positive decision. Another way is to contact the MFC with a package of documents, but I have not tried this method: the application was easily accepted and approved remotely. nine0003

Step 7
Get free medicines
The medicines necessary for the life of a child with a disability are listed in the individual rehabilitation and habilitation program of the IPRA. All of their children can receive for free - regardless of whether they are on the federal or regional lists of essential drugs or not.

If parents have renounced NSI in kind and receive money, then they do not have benefits for receiving free medicines from the federal budget. But the rights to a regional benefit still remain, so , children with disabilities can receive both a federal co-payment for NSI and free medicines at the expense of the budget of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation.

Program of state guarantees for free medical care in St. PetersburgPDF, 7.1 MB

item 1 of the review of the Armed Forces on disputes related to social support for citizensPDF, 807 KB

List of population groups that are entitled to free medicines and medical products for outpatient treatment

Clarification of the Ministry of Health on the right to receive free medicines from the regional budget

What documents are needed. Certificate of disability, IPRA. In our clinic, these documents are already in the database - you do not need to bring them every time.

Where to go. Preferential prescriptions are written by a pediatrician or an attending physician, so you need to contact the clinic at the place of residence of the child. Since parents of children with disabilities often visit pediatricians on various issues, sometimes it is possible to agree on convenient conditions: for example, we take blood tests at home for free, and the pediatrician leaves all the necessary referrals at the registry so that I do not sit in line at cabinet. nine0003
We don't get free medicines, but I suppose we can arrange to get prescriptions for medicines also in a special regime.

If the pediatrician refuses free medicines, I advise you to write to the head of the clinic with a request to provide the child with medicines at a discount. A written request must be answered within 30 days, but usually issues are resolved faster: after I complained to the manager about the long paperwork for the medical and social examination, they apologized to me the next day, and disability was established after five days. nine0003
The 10 most purchased drugs in Russia

After filling out a prescription, you can get medicines at the pharmacy. Not everyone is suitable: in the clinic you need to find out which pharmacy you can get free prescription medicine. If the medicine is not available, you will need to leave a request and wait for delivery.
After my email to the clinic, the documents were sent to the ITU instantly

Step 8
Get a ticket to the sanatorium
Once a year, children with disabilities can go to the sanatorium for 21 days free of charge. Together with a child, one accompanying person can also travel for free. This is a federal benefit provided by the Social Security Fund, so if the parents refused the NSI in kind, they will not give a free ticket. nine0003
Art. 6.2 Federal Law "On State Social Assistance"

What documents are needed. Certificate on form 070/y from a pediatrician, child's birth certificate, parent's passport and application.

Where to go. A ticket to a sanatorium is given to a child with a disability only if indicated and in the absence of contraindications, so you first need to contact a pediatrician at the clinic. The pediatrician will issue a certificate on form 070/y: this certificate is valid for 12 months.

After that, the documents must be submitted to the FSS: personally, through the MFC or using the public services portal.

On the website of public services, select "provision of spa treatment" and then "provision of a voucher for spa treatment in the territorial bodies of the Fund." After authorization, an electronic application form will appear, where you will need to enter data on a medical certificate, place of residence, passport and birth certificate. You can’t choose a sanatorium, places are given in turn and according to the diagnosis. nine0003
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What benefits from the state are due to people with disabilities

To get tickets, you need to fill out a separate application and select the item "provision of free travel by intercity transport to the place of treatment and back in the territorial bodies of the Fund. "

When the applications are approved, the FSS will issue a ticket and paper or electronic coupons for free travel. Paper coupons can be exchanged for tickets at Russian Railways ticket offices, and an electronic ticket will allow you to issue tickets through the Russian Railways website. You can select only certain tickets - they are visible in the "FSS benefits" filter. nine0003
Remember

Children with disabilities throughout the country can apply for a monthly social pension and a single cash payment - in 2022, only 18,470.17 R. In addition, you can get free medicines, the right to free travel on public transport and one ticket to a sanatorium within a year or exchange a set of social services for a monthly payment - another 1313.44 R monthly.

Families with a child with a disability can receive a benefit for housing and communal services in the form of compensation: first, you will need to pay the utility bill in full, and then the region will return part of the money to the card.
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