Maternity benefits and child care benefits up to one and a half years old are calculated based on average earnings. However, the size of payments is limited both above and below. How exactly will payments and benefits be calculated in 2015?

In 2015, the calculation period for calculating social benefits changed (now it is 2013 and 2014).

SDZ = (D1 + D2): 730 - ID,

where D1 is the employee’s income for 2013;

D2 - employee income for 2014;

ID - days not taken into account when calculating average daily earnings.

Days not taken into account when calculating maternity and child care benefits for children under 1.5 years of age:

period of temporary incapacity for work;

O maternity leave;

• Holiday to care for the child
• days when the employee was released from work according to the laws of the Russian Federation with full or partial retention of wages, provided that no contributions to the Social Insurance Fund were paid from the retained salary.

The employer must provide the necessary information on the amount of average earnings for the two years preceding the year of granting parental leave.

Maternity benefit

The maximum amount of average daily earnings for calculating benefits for pregnancy and childbirth and child care up to one and a half years old cannot be greater than the maximum base for calculating insurance contributions to the Federal Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation for two years, divided by 730. So in 2015, the maximum value of the average daily earnings are 1,632.88 rubles ((624,000 rubles + 568,000 rubles) : 730 days).

Maximum maternity benefit

In 2015, the maximum maternity benefit reimbursed by the Social Insurance Fund is RUB 228,603.2(RUB 1,632.88 × 140 days), for multiple pregnancy - RUB 316,778.72(RUB 1,632.88 × 194 days), for complicated births - RUB 254,729.28(RUB 1,632.88 × 156 days).

Minimum maternity benefit

The minimum maternity benefit is calculated based on the minimum wage and in 2015 is equal to27 455,34 rub. (5965 rubles × 24 months: 730 days × 140 days), for multiple pregnancy -38 045,26 rub. (5965 rubles × 24 months: 730 days × 194 days), for complicated births -30 593,1 rub. (5965 rubles × 24 months: 730 days × 156 days).

Child care allowance

The monthly child care allowance for insured citizens is 40% of average earnings calculated for the two calendar years preceding the year of parental leave.

Maximum allowance for child care up to one and a half years old

Maximum monthly allowance for child care up to one and a half years - RUB 19,855.82(RUB 1632.88 × 30.4 × ×40%).

Minimum allowance for child care up to one and a half years old

The minimum child care benefit in 2015 is3262,01 for the first child and6524,00 rub. for the second and subsequent children.

The calculator posted on the portal of the Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation will help you independently calculate the amount of the benefit..

If parental leave lasted less than a full month or maternity leave began (ended) in the middle of the month, the benefit is recalculated in proportion to the calendar days (including weekends and holidays) of leave in these months.

One-time benefits

On January 1, 2015, benefits for citizens with children were indexed. Its coefficient was 1.055. Now in the Novosibirsk region (taking into account the regional coefficient of 1.2) the following benefit amounts have been established.

Mothers whose children were born on January 1, 2015 or later receive a one-time benefit upon birth of a child in the amount 17397,36 rubles

The one-time benefit for women registered with medical institutions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is 652,40 rubles

The same amount applies to maternity benefits paid to women dismissed due to:

• with the liquidation of organizations,
• with the termination of activities by individuals as individual entrepreneurs,
• with termination of powers by private notaries,
• with the termination of the status of lawyer,
• with the termination of activities by other individuals whose professional activities in accordance with federal laws are subject to state registration and (or) licensing.

Public Relations Group Novosibirsk regional branch of the FSS of the Russian Federation

Every pregnant woman is concerned about the question: what money is she entitled to after the birth of her child? So, in 2015, all payments are preserved and slightly indexed. In this article we will look at what working and non-working women are entitled to, and also provide a list of documents required to receive maternity benefits.

IF YOU ARE WORKING

1.One-time benefit for pregnant women when registering for medical purposes for up to 12 weeks in the amount of 543 rubles 67 kopecks.

You need to provide the accounting or HR department with:

Passport or other identification document;
- A certificate from the medical institution where the woman registered for up to 12 weeks;
- Statement on the need to assign benefits in the prescribed form.

2. Maternity benefit. In other words, “sick leave for pregnancy and childbirth.” The expectant mother is paid for lost earnings 70 days before the birth and 70 after (in the case of a multiple pregnancy, the basis is 84 days before and 110 after, for complicated childbirth - 70 before and 86 days after the birth). For women who give birth a little earlier than expected, the days remaining from prenatal leave are added to the postpartum leave.

The benefit amount is calculated based on the woman’s average monthly earnings over two years. Moreover, a white salary is implied: if your official salary is 10,000 rubles, and in the “envelope” you “receive” another 30,000, payments will be calculated based on 10,000 rubles. Your company's accounting department calculates how much you earned on average per day for the two years preceding the year you went on maternity leave (that is, if you went on maternity leave in 2015, then we are talking about 2014 and 2013). And then multiplies the resulting figure by the number of days of upcoming sick leave (for a “normal” pregnancy – 140).

However, there is a limit on the amount of payments. Thus, the state decreed that no matter what salary a woman receives, she cannot receive more “maternity pay” than 1,335.62 rubles. This means that with a “normal” pregnancy, expectant mothers in 2015 will receive no more than 186,986.8 rubles, with a complicated pregnancy – 208,356.72 rubles, with a multiple pregnancy – 259,110.28 rubles.

To apply for a benefit, you must provide the following to your company’s HR or accounting department:
- Sick leave issued by the medical institution in which the woman is registered, it is provided at the onset of the 30th week of pregnancy (28th - in case of multiple pregnancy);
- If there were several places of work during the last period, maternity pay is paid to the place of the last one; a certificate is required stating that the payment was not made elsewhere;

As a rule, both maternity benefits and benefits for women registered in the early stages of pregnancy are given simultaneously.

3. One-time benefit for the birth of a child . From January 1, 2015, its amount is 14,497.80 rubles. In the case of the birth of two or more children, the benefit is paid for each child. You can use this money within 6 months from the date of birth of the baby.

To receive benefits, you need to provide the company’s HR department or accounting department with:

A certificate from the place of work stating that the lump sum benefit was not paid to the other parent (or a certificate from the employment center about the status of unemployed from an unemployed parent);
- A certificate from the registry office of the established form (the registry office knows which one);
- Child's birth certificate.

4. Monthly child care allowance until the child is one and a half years old. The amount of payments is 40% of the average salary over the previous two years. The person who directly cares for the child is entitled to receive benefits, and this can be any family member.

This also has its limitations. Thus, the minimum monthly payment for caring for the first child is 2,576 rubles, for the second – 5,153 rubles. The maximum a mother can count on in 2015 is about 16,218 rubles.

IF YOU DON'T WORK

1. Non-working women are not entitled to maternity benefits , since this is essentially sick leave, as well as for payments in connection with early registration (this is in addition to maternity benefits). The exceptions are: women whose organizations were liquidated, as well as students.

For female students, the algorithm for receiving these benefits is similar to working mothers. Maternity benefits will be assigned based on the stipend according to the same scheme. It must be registered at the social security office at the place of registration.

For women who were fired and declared unemployed as a result of the liquidation of a company or enterprise, the right to accrue maternity leave is retained for 12 months if they are registered with the employment center. Maternity payments are made by the Social Security Department. The benefit in this case will be 515 rubles per month.

2. The same rule applies topayments in connection with early registration. Unemployed people do not have the right to it, with the exception of those mothers whose organizations were liquidated, as well as students. The amounts are the same.

3. And here a lump sum benefit for the birth of a child is provided to all mothers . If dad works, then he can draw up documents for his appointment at his place of work, attaching a certificate from social security that mom did not receive such payments (or a copy of mom’s work record book - each organization has its own requirements).

If both parents are unemployed, payment of a lump sum benefit at the birth of a child is carried out at the district social protection office after presenting the following documents:
- Certificates from the registry office;

Child's birth certificates
- Work books, which contain records of dismissal, for those who have not worked before, presentation of a diploma or certificate.

Student mothers present the same documents to social security as working mothers.

4. Monthly allowance for child care up to one and a half years old. If the mother did not work anywhere before giving birth, then, accordingly, she will not be able to take advantage of maternity leave. However, a non-working mother will be able to choose what money she will receive from the state: unemployment benefits or care benefits.

For students and women whose organizations were liquidated, there are again their own nuances. All calculations are the same for working pregnant women, but you need to apply for money at the social protection departments at your place of registration.

To apply for the benefit you need:
- Statement.
- Child’s birth certificate, or an extract from the decision to establish guardianship over the child.
- Birth certificates of previous children.
- Certificate from the other parent’s place of work confirming non-receipt of monthly child care benefits.
- Extract from the work book, military ID about the last place of work (service).
- Certificate from the employment service about non-receipt of unemployment benefits.
- Certificate of the amount of previously paid maternity benefits.

Meanwhile, we note that in the “stay-at-home mothers” category there are a lot of subtleties and pitfalls, so for more detailed instructions you should contact the social welfare department at your place of registration.

So, the state has allowed families with two children to solve their housing problem through the use of maternity capital, including funds that can be used to purchase a cottage (sale of a cottage on Minsk Highway).

Author of the publication: Olga Sergeeva

Amount of maternity benefit is determined by a number of factors, which include, for example, the status of the recipient at the time of payment, the length of the insurance period, etc. In the article, we will consider the formula for calculating payments, and we will dwell in more detail on the minimum and maximum values ​​of the benefit.

What determines the amount of maternity benefit?

Maternity benefits (maternity benefits) can be assigned exclusively to female persons, regardless of who will subsequently care for the baby. The benefit is paid by the employer using funds from the Social Insurance Fund or directly from the Social Insurance Fund, since this payment refers to the types of social security benefits for citizens.

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The amount of maternity leave will depend on the following factors:

• insurance experience;
• social status of a citizen (for example, military personnel, student, etc.);
• the amount of income for 2 years before maternity leave;
• the number of days due to childbirth.

Doctors distinguish several types of childbirth:

1. Normal - if 1 baby is born and there are no complications, then a certificate of incapacity for work is issued to the woman in labor for 140 days.
2. Multiple births - a certificate of incapacity for work is issued for 194 days.
3. Complicated - a certificate of incapacity for work is issued for 156 days.

If we are talking about adopting a baby under 3 months, then the woman is given

70 calendar days, counting from the date of birth of the child.

If for some reason a woman does not want to go on maternity leave and continues to work until the baby is born, then the benefit is not accrued or paid, since this payment is meant as compensation for the inability to work.

To calculate, you need to know the woman’s salary for 2 calendar years before maternity leave. This amount must be divided by the number of days in the year (for both years) - 730 (365 + 365) and the resulting result multiplied by the number of days indicated on the certificate of incapacity for work.

Minimum amount of maternity benefit

The legislator in Part 1.1 of Art. 14 of the Law “On Compulsory Social Insurance...” dated December 29, 2006 No. 255-FZ specifies that minimum maternity benefit for women who work and receive wages below the minimum wage (or have no income at all), it will be equal to the minimum wage for each calendar month. In other cases, the amount is determined based on average earnings.

In order to find out minimum amount of maternity benefit, you need to determine the amount of earnings per day. This is done according to the following formula:

Minimum wage × 24 / 730.

Since from 07/01/2016 the minimum wage was set at 7,500 rubles. (from July 1, 2017 it will rise to 7,800 rubles), the formula will look like this:

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7,500 × 24 / 730 = 246.6 rubles. in a day.

To determine the minimum amount of maternity benefit It is necessary to calculate the product of earnings for 1 day by the number of days of maternity leave. That is, for 140 days as a general rule.

If we are talking about complicated childbirth or multiple pregnancies, then the amount of the benefit increases in proportion to the increase in the number of vacation days. However, a woman does not have the right to independently name the number of days; they are reflected in the certificate of incapacity for work.

The minimum maternity benefit will change depending on the size of the minimum wage, which is subject to indexation, i.e., from July 1, 2017, the amount will increase. When calculating payments, the value of the minimum wage is taken, which is in effect at the time of the occurrence of the insured event.

Maximum amount of maternity benefit in 2016-2017

The legislator established maximum amount of maternity benefit depending on the average earnings of the recipient of payments.

In order to determine maximum amount of maternity benefit, it is necessary to clarify the maximum possible average daily earnings, which is taken to calculate benefits. This is done as follows:

The amount of contributions to the Social Insurance Fund for an employee for 2 years before maternity leave / 730 (number of days for 2 years).

By Decrees of the Government of the Russian Federation “On the maximum amount...” dated December 4, 2014 No. 1316 and dated November 26, 2015 No. 1265 in 2015 and 2016, the maximum amount of insurance contributions amounted to 670 thousand rubles. and 718 thousand rubles. respectively. We add these two numbers and divide the resulting amount by 730. In 2017, the maximum benefit amount is 1,901 rubles. 37 kopecks in a day.

In 2016, this amount was slightly less - 1,772 rubles. 60 kopecks per day - and was determined taking into account the resolutions of the Government of the Russian Federation “On the maximum value...” dated November 30, 2013 No. 1101 and dated December 4, 2014 No. 1316.

Based on the above limits per day, you can calculate maximum maternity benefit in 2016-2017. Its size will be for 140 days of sick leave (for normal childbirth):

1,772.6 × 140 = 248,164 rubles. (in 2016)

1,901.37 × 140 = 266,191 rubles. (in 2017)

Accordingly, in case of multiple pregnancy and complicated childbirth, the amount of the benefit increases in proportion to the change in the number of days on the sick leave.

Important nuances when calculating the minimum and maximum maternity benefits

In the issue of calculating the minimum and maximum amounts of maternity benefits, there are several nuances that we would like to draw attention to:

1. The legislator sets a limit on the base amount for contributions to the Social Insurance Fund. Every year the Government of the Russian Federation issues a corresponding resolution, which indicates this amount. Therefore, if, for example, in 2016 its amount was 718 thousand rubles, and the woman earned 2 million rubles, then maternity payments will be calculated based on 718 thousand rubles. If there is an opposite situation - when the income is less than the base value - the actual profit of the employee is taken into account.
2. If a citizen was on maternity leave before going on maternity leave, then she has the right to choose any 2 years preceding the new pregnancy. But the employer satisfies her request only if the replacement leads to an increase in the amount of benefits.
3. If during a 2-year period a citizen took sick leave, then these days are not taken into account when calculating the average daily earnings, that is, the employer excludes them.
4. Maternity benefits are not subject to income tax.

Thus, despite the fact that the size of the maternity benefit will depend on many factors, it should not be lower than the minimum presented in our article, and also be greater than the specified maximum.

Update: 18:06 05/28/2019

What payments are due to pregnant women?

The state provides social assistance to citizens in need. Thus, when pregnancy occurs, women can count on financial support, and in this regard they are entitled next payments:

Maternity benefits, unlike the other two one-time benefits, are calculated from the average salary of the expectant mother, so they may differ. Allowances for early registration and for the spouse of a conscript are established indexed amounts.

The circle of persons entitled to receive benefits under the BiR is limited: unemployed women are not entitled to payment (with the exception of those dismissed due to the termination of the employer’s activities and full-time students). will also vary depending on the social status of the recipients.

Maternity benefit

The right to receive maternity benefits is granted in accordance with Art. 6 of Federal Law No. 81-FZ of May 19, 1995 “On state benefits for citizens with children”, the following categories of women:

• working under an employment contract;
• full-time students;
• serving in the army on a contract basis, as well as those serving in law enforcement agencies;
• officially recognized as unemployed within a year after dismissal due to liquidation of the organization.

If a regional coefficient is established for a woman’s region of residence or employment, then it will not apply in relation to the B&R payment (as opposed to the other two maternity benefits). This is relevant for cases when this coefficient is already accruing for wages, from which according to BiR.

According to the law, you must apply for maternity benefits no later than six months from the moment of completion . But, as a rule, the woman applies for leave for employment and labor (and with it the corresponding benefit) immediately after receiving .

Maternity benefits are paid for the entire period of maternity leave, which, depending on the course of the pregnancy, is:

• 140 days- during the standard course of pregnancy;
• 156 days- during complicated childbirth;
• 194 days- in case of multiple pregnancy.

In a normal situation a certificate of incapacity for work is issued for 70 days before the birth of the child and 70 days after his birth. In case of complications the postpartum period increases by 16 days. If a woman pregnant with two or more children, then the BIR leave should begin 2 weeks earlier than the standard period, and the period after childbirth will be equal to 110 days.

Where to apply for payment?

Payment under BiR is provided to women either through compulsory social insurance or in the form of state support.

At the place of work maternity benefits are received by officially employed women, including civilian personnel of military units outside the Russian Federation (in cases regulated by international agreements of the Russian Federation).

At duty station- the following categories of pregnant women:

• contract military personnel;
• employees in law enforcement agencies, including customs and the fire service.

Full-time students in educational institutions (on a paid and free basis) must contact at the place of study.

To the social protection authorities women who were dismissed due to the liquidation of an individual entrepreneur or employer organization, as well as due to the termination of private practice, subject to state registration (within 12 months before they are officially recognized as unemployed) must apply for payment.

A woman who adopted a child who was not yet born 3 months, is also entitled to receive maternity benefits.

Amount of maternity payments

The amount of maternity benefits is determined by Art. 11 of Federal Law No. 255-FZ of December 29, 2006 “On compulsory social insurance in case of temporary disability and in connection with maternity” and amounts to 100% of average salary women for the previous 2 calendar years.

If work experience less than six months, then the amount of payment is calculated based on the current minimum wage (minimum wage). If the average salary in the calculation was less than the minimum wage, then the calculation will also be made from it. The minimum wage is 11,280 rubles, thus, the minimum benefit for the BiR will be:

• for 140 days - 51919.00 rubles;
• for 156 days - 57852.60 rubles;
• for 194 days - 71944.90 rub.

The maximum payment amount for the BiR depends on the maximum FSS base. Depending on the course of the pregnancy, and therefore the duration of the leave according to the BiR, maximum benefit amount will be:

• with 140 days of vacation - 301,095.20 rubles;
• with 156 days of vacation - 335,506.08 rubles;
• with 194 days of vacation - 417,231.92 rubles.

If a woman has been officially working for several employers (externally) for the last two years, then when calculating the payment under the BiR, her work will be taken into account. total income.

For students full-time study, the payment amount for the BiR will be 100% of the scholarship, for contract mothers and employees in law enforcement agencies - 100% of the salary.

For women, dismissed due to liquidation organization, the amount of benefits is determined by law. Taking into account February 1, 2019, it is equal to RUB 655.49

If the mother must take leave under the BiR for the next child, but is on care leave for up to 1.5 years for the previous one, she can choose only one(more profitable) of these options along with the purpose only one benefit, corresponding to the type of vacation.

Receive both types of payments at the same time by law not allowed.

Benefit for registration in early stages of pregnancy in 2019

Women who apply to an antenatal clinic (or any other medical organization) in connection with pregnancy before the obstetric period equal to 12 weeks.

Place of destination, terms of application and circle of persons entitled to receive a lump sum payment identical established for registration of maternity benefits.

The amount of payment assigned in connection with registration in the early stages of pregnancy is established at the legislative level and is indexed annually. From February 1, 2019, its amount is RUB 655.49

If a certificate from a medical organization confirming early registration is provided along with the submission of documents for payment under the BiR, then the assignment and accrual of benefits occurs simultaneously.

One-time benefit for the pregnant wife of a serviceman

The pregnant wife of a conscripted soldier is provided with additional state material support in the form. It is paid if documented pregnancy period is at least 180 days.

To obtain the right to benefits, a pregnant woman must be with a conscript soldier officially married. One-time payment to the wife of a conscript:

• transferred by an authorized body in accordance with the legislation of a specific subject of the Russian Federation;
• does not depend on the future mother’s employment and other factors.

The amount of the benefit is determined by law, taking into account indexation from February 1, 2019, it is RUB 27,680.97 Receipt by the wife of a conscript of other benefits due to pregnant women, does not cancel her rights for this payment.

The annual indexation of child benefits, established by the norms of Russian legislation, makes it possible to compensate for the negative consequences of annual inflation and the inevitable rise in prices during periods of economic and financial crises. As in previous years, for 2015 the volume of state social assistance provided to families with children from the federal budget has been increased in proportion to the annually established increasing coefficient.

In addition, regional payments, established in fixed amounts or a multiple of the subsistence level for children (national average) continue to be of great help during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as in caring for and raising a child. RUB 9,489 for the first quarter of 2015 in accordance with Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of June 4, 2015 No. 545).

Amount and indexation of child benefits in 2015

Presidential Decree issued in 2012 “On measures to implement the demographic policy of the Russian Federation”, as well as Laws “On state benefits for citizens with children” And “On additional measures of state support for families with children” clearly defined the prospects for the development of social support in this area. On the basis of these documents and the approved federal law on the budget, state social payments for maternity, child care and upbringing are made annually.

In accordance with Law No. 384-FZ " On the federal budget for 2015 and for the planning period of 2016 and 2017", signed by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on December 1, 2014, the amount of indexation of state benefits for citizens with children is set for 2015 with a coefficient 1,055 (which corresponds to an increase in social payments by 5,5% ).

Currently, the federal list of social benefits for citizens with children includes the following types of payments:

1. . In paragraph 1 of Art. 8 of the budget law for 2015 established the amount of maternal (family) capital equal to RUB 453,026(in 2014, payments were made in the amount of 429,408.5 rubles, i.e. the increase in the provided federal subsidy is 23,617.5 rubles). According to the forecasts of the Ministry of Labor, due to the increased load on the federal budget in the next two years (2016 and 2017), the growth rate of maternity capital will slow down somewhat, as a result of which the volume of payments will exceed 500,000 rubles. no earlier than 2018. Taking this into account, as experts predict, the real purchasing power of maternity capital will decline after 2015, so it is advisable to plan the disposal of the funds provided no later than the end of 2015.
2. when registering for medical purposes for up to 12 weeks. From January 1, 2014, the amount of this one-time benefit was 515 rubles. 33 kopecks For 2015, the indexation rate was approved at 5.5%, i.e. benefits will increase to 543 rub. 67 kopecks
3. . This type of benefit is determined based on the accepted value of average daily earnings and. The minimum amount of average daily earnings when determining the amount of benefits is taken from the established minimum wage, which from January 1, 2015 is RUB 5,965(in 2014 - 5554 rubles, i.e. indexation was 7.4%). The minimum amount of maternity benefits is also indexed to the corresponding amount. For example, for the birth of one child without complications (the statutory sick leave period is 140 days) for an area without an increasing regional coefficient for wages (for example, and), the minimum amount of maternity benefits in 2015, calculated on the basis of the minimum wage, will be RUB 27,455(versus RUB 25,564 in 2014).
4. , who is on urgent service. Payments are made to the wife of a conscripted soldier with an obstetric gestation period of at least 180 days. In 2014, the benefit was paid in the amount of 21,761 rubles. 88 kopecks, and taking into account the approved indexation of 5.5%, this benefit for 2015 is accrued in the amount RUB 22,958 78 kop.
5. or . In 2014, the amount of these lump sum payments per child was 13,741 rubles. 99 kopecks Taking into account the indexation carried out for 2015, the amount of the benefit is equal to RUB 14,497 80 kop. (RUB 110,775 when adopting several children who are brothers and (or) sisters, as well as a disabled child or a child over 7 years old).
6. . In a fixed monetary amount, in accordance with current legislation, the minimum amount of monthly child care benefits is established, as well as the maximum amount of benefits for certain categories of citizens (those fired during maternity leave, those fired during parental leave, as well as mothers). - contract women in the ranks of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and equivalent types of services). In 2015, the indexation of basic payments for this benefit was also carried out at the level of 5.5%, which is:
   • minimum monthly allowance for caring for the first child - RUB 2,718 35 kopecks(in 2014 - 2,576 rubles 63 kopecks);
   • minimum monthly allowance for caring for the second child and subsequent ones - RUB 5,436 67 kopecks(in 2014 - 5,153 rubles 24 kopecks);
   • maximum monthly benefit for certain categories of citizens (see above) - RUB 10,873 36 kopecks(in 2014 - 10,306 rubles 50 kopecks).
7. undergoing military service upon conscription. In 2014, this benefit was paid in the amount of 9,326 rubles. 52 kopecks, and for 2015 this payment is RUB 9,839 48 kopecks
8. children of military personnel and employees of other types of services, equivalent to military. Paid on the territory of Russia from November 1, 2009 in accordance with Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of October 29, 2009 No. 1219. The amount of payments for 2015 with indexation by 5.5% is set at 1978 rub. 97 kopecks(in 2014 - 1875 rubles 80 kopecks).

Attention!
The indicated amounts of social payments are given without taking into account the increasing regional coefficients for wages established by Decrees of the Government of the Russian Federation. In territories for which regional coefficients are used, fixed amounts of child benefits are determined in multiples of them.

The right to expand the above list and increase the amount of payments per child. A high level of prosperity is an excellent incentive to increase the birth rate.

Federal changes and news

1. On March 27, 2015, in connection with the revision of budget parameters and an increase in the forecast inflation rate to 12.2%, a law was adopted to suspend the current procedure for indexing budget social payments and maternity capital. To carry out pre-indexation this year from the already provided 5.5% to the newly envisaged 12.2%, no funds are allocated in the federal budget. At the same time, with regard to a number of social payments, including state benefits for citizens with children, Indexation will take place on February 1, 2016 to the actual level of inflation for 2015, the peak of which, as experts predict, may reach 17.5%.
2. For the calculation in 2015, income for 2013 and 2014 (the two previous full calendar years) will be taken into account.
3. The maximum value of the taxable base for calculating insurance contributions to the Social Insurance Fund in case of temporary disability and in connection with maternity in 2015 will be 670 thousand rubles. (compared to 624 thousand rubles in 2014 - indexation by 7.3%). In accordance with this, the average earnings will be taken into account when calculating the size.
4. From the above review it follows that the indexation of maternal (family) capital and all basic state benefits to citizens with children for 2015 is set at 5.5%. In some special cases, when the amount of benefits is , the increase in the amount of benefits will be 7.4% (in 2015 - 5965 rubles versus 5554 rubles in 2014).
5. Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation faction propose to extend the payment of federal child care benefits until they reach the age of 3 years (currently established by law).
6. Issues regarding possible cancellation and extension, changes in the rules for its receipt and accrual are being actively discussed.
7. On May 5, 2015, the branches of the Pension Fund of Russia and the offices of the MFC began accepting funds from maternity capital, which can be used for the current needs of the family. The corresponding measure is provided for by the anti-crisis "Plan of priority measures", approved by government Resolution No. 98-r of January 27, 2015.

A bill prepared by the Ministry of Labor on the procedure for providing a one-time payment approved at the Government meeting on March 12 and will soon be submitted to the State Duma for consideration. If adopted, the law will be in force until May 1, 2016.

News in the regions

In 2015, in most Russian federal subjects, various groups of the population will continue to receive state social assistance, including in the form of one-time and monthly payments.

1. The “Housing for the Russian Family” program, aimed at construction and commissioning in 2015-2017, is scheduled to start in the regions in 2015. 25 million sq. meters of economy class housing for “economically active and working citizens whose income does not allow them to purchase housing at current market prices, but allows them to purchase housing at prices below market prices using their own and borrowed funds”. The program is aimed, among other things, at holders of a certificate for .
2. The program for subsidizing the purchase of affordable housing will continue under the “Young Family” program, which was established within the framework of the Federal Target Program “Housing” until the end of 2015. The Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation is currently discussing the issue of extending the program in a new edition until 2020. This initiative has already received support from the Ministry of Economic Development and from the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev. In just 9 years of the program, about 300 thousand young families have been able to improve their living conditions with its help. Thanks to her, the constituent entities of the Federation were also actively involved in solving the housing problem, including as part of the development of preferential mortgage housing lending programs.
3. A further expansion of the list of regions that pay for subsequent children until they reach the age of three has been announced. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated June 26, 2014 No. 587 stipulates that starting from 2015, for regions paying benefits on co-financing terms from the federal budget, in which there will be an improvement in demographic indicators, subsidy conditions will be maintained over the next two years. The benefit is provided to those whose average per capita income does not exceed the established subsistence level per child (in Russia as a whole RUB 9,489 for the first quarter of 2015).
4. The program for paying regional maternity capital will continue. Its size varies in different regions of the Russian Federation, as do the possibilities for spending it.

Recently adopted regional laws will make it possible to more effectively provide services to low-income families in 2015. We are talking not only about cash benefits, but also about numerous benefits in the provision of educational and medical services.

In particular, assistance is provided in preparing children for school, providing them with vouchers during the holiday period, and serious benefits are provided when paying for services in the housing and communal services sector.

Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol

In 2014, the number of subjects of the Russian Federation increased. Into Russia and, forming the Crimean Federal District. Until the end of 2014, new regions are experiencing transition period.

At the same time, the social and financial situation of residents of the regions should not worsen with the transition to Russian legislation:

• the approach to providing social support measures in the Crimean Federal District after January 1, 2015 is implemented differentially in accordance with the provisions of the legislation of two countries - Russia and Ukraine;
• payments of child benefits for compulsory social insurance to residents of Crimea and Sevastopol will be made up to , establishing the calculation of average daily earnings for a shortened period of less than 2 years (the insurance period is counted for the past calendar years, starting from March 18, 2014 - 289 calendar days for 2014 and 654 days - for 2014 and 2015);
• , paid from insurance premiums in 2014, from January 1, 2015 will be provided taking into account the volume of actual payments made during the transition period, during which the norms of Ukrainian legislation continued to be in force;
• the right to Crimeans and Sevastopol residents in whom, starting from January 1, 2007, a second or subsequent child was born or adopted, as is the case in the rest of Russia. Let us remind you that the right to apply for maternity capital is not limited, but it will be provided only to families who gave birth to children before December 31, 2016;
• in types and amounts comparable to current Ukrainian payments, which significantly exceeds similar benefits in other constituent entities of the Russian Federation;
• for 2015-2017, regional leadership on the feasibility of payments by joining the co-financing program from the federal budget.

Thus, from January 1, 2015, the social sphere on the Crimean Peninsula will be regulated by Russian legislation. In addition, federal child benefits are planned to be significantly expanded, paid from the budget of the relevant constituent entities of the federation.

Conclusion

No fundamental changes are expected in the procedure for paying child benefits and their volumes in 2015 for residents of the entire territory of Russia, except for the Crimean Federal District. An encouraging factor is that social programs are not closed, despite objective difficulties, and social guarantees for Crimeans and Sevastopol residents are expanding in accordance with the guarantees previously provided for by Ukrainian legislation.