How much subsidy can you get for having a second child
Since the two-child policy was relaxed in 2016, more and more couples are preparing to welcome a new life. Having a second child can not only expand the family size, but also receive certain subsidies.
Maternity allowance
You can get certain maternity benefits if you have a second child. The specific amount varies by province and city, but generally ranges from 1,000 yuan to 5,000 yuan. Some areas also require compliance with family planning policies. For example, Guangdong Province stipulates that a couple having a second child must have entrusted a family planning service agency to perform abortion or sterilization.
Dependency allowance
Children who have a second child can also receive a child-rearing allowance. The amount and time of payment of this allowance also vary by region. For example, Shanghai stipulates that the standard monthly maintenance fee is 375 yuan, and the current one-time subsidy standard is 15,000 yuan, which is paid out every summer. In addition, there are various additional subsidies, such as medical subsidies, education subsidies, etc.
Child care services
Before the one-child policy was liberalized, many families chose to have only one child due to fertility restrictions. Now that the two-child policy has been liberalized, many couples are willing to have another child. However, due to the lack of suitable childcare services, many families are still \”daunted\” by this. To this end, the government has also actively introduced policies to increase support for childcare services. Shanghai stipulates that families with two children can enjoy urban resident maternity service subsidies for up to three years, with the monthly subsidy for each child not exceeding 400 yuan.
Maternity and paternity leave
To make it easier for families to take care of newborns, the government has also clearly stipulated maternity leave for mothers of second children and paternity leave for fathers. According to national regulations, the maternity leave for mothers with a second child is 180 days, and mothers with two or more children can add an additional 15 days. The father\’s paternity leave is 15 days or 20 days, and can be increased according to company and local policies. In addition, mothers can take one hour of breastfeeding leave every day when they return to work.
Interpretation of the second-child policy and application process
Since the two-child policy was relaxed in 2016, more and more couples have chosen to have another child. How to apply for a second child and what precautions should be taken?
Strictly abide by family planning policies
Although the two-child policy has been liberalized, restrictions on second-child births still exist in various places. Guangdong Province stipulates that if a couple wishes to have a second child, they must prove that they have entrusted a family planning service agency to perform abortion or sterilization.
Understand the maternity policy in advance
Before deciding to have a second child, couples should understand local fertility policies in advance and stay abreast of policy changes. For example, in Beijing, the two-child policy requires that both couples applying for a second child must have household registration, and one of them must have no illegal family planning records within five years after resuming the second child.
Applying for Population Provident Fund
When applying to have a second child, you need to provide basic demographic information of both parties, including household registration book, ID card, marriage certificate and other documents. Therefore, before applying to have a second child, it is best to apply for the Population Provident Fund locally in advance so that it can go smoothly when the second child is born.Facilitate handling of relevant procedures.
Application for dependency allowance
When applying for second-child support allowance, you need to provide relevant supporting documents. For example, in Shanghai, you need to provide supporting documents such as household registration book, birth medical certificate, maternal and infant health manual, etc. When applying, you need to go to the family planning office of your district and submit the application within the specified time, otherwise it will be deemed to be automatically abandoned.
Summary
The liberalization of the two-child policy has brought new opportunities to more and more families, allowing them to expand their family size. During the process of giving birth to a second child, not only can you receive financial subsidies, but you can also enjoy special maternity leave and paternity leave. However, when applying to have a second child, you need to strictly abide by local fertility policies and understand relevant policies and parents’ rights and obligations in advance. I hope this article can provide useful information and assistance to families preparing to have a second child.
