The parent of a child suffering from CP (Cerebral Palsy) or limbs dysfunctions, may be entitled to a disabled child allowance from age 91 days to 18 years and three months, provided that he meets the basic requirements.
Entitlement is determined according to the child's age and degree of disability:
- Child with a missing limb or suffering from complete paralysis in one limb - entitlement of 50% (since 1.8.23).
- Child with dysfunctions in a pair of limbs - entitlement of 50%.
- Child suffering from total loss of functionality for a pair of limbs - entitlement of 100%.
It is suggested to read further on developmental delay (until age 3) and on child depending on the help of others in activities of daily living (from age 3).
Documents to be submitted
CP- Cerebral Palsy:
- Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill and send the form on-line / download the form).
- Document including an examination by a neurologist for children or a physician specialized in child development.
- Statement from the Child Development Institute with functional level classification based on GMFCS test - upper limbs and MACS test (if available).
Dysfunction/paralysis in one or two limbs:
- Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill and send the form on-line / download the form).
- Updated medical certificate regarding the child's medical and functional condition, mentioning medical history, type of treatment received, its frequency and details regarding the continuation of treatments program.
- Medical certificate from a neurologist.
Attaching all above documents to the claim will enable us to determine eligibility for the allowance without summoning the child to appear before the Medical Board.
Should eligibility be established upon the documents, your right to require, within 45 days, an examination by the Medical Board in presence of the child is reserved.
Benefit rates
Benefit rate for a child with CP (Cerebral Palsy) or dysfunctional limbs mainly depends on the entitlement determined according to the child's age and degree of disability, as defined above, and is as follows:
The benefit is paid retroactively for up to one year prior to the date of claim submission.
For further information on benefit payment, click here.
Important
- You are entitled to receive, free of charge, advice and preparation for appointments at the Medical Board provided by "Helping Hand" centers
- A child suffering from impairments in the legs may be also entitled to mobility benefits.
- If you were summoned to appear with your child before a Medical Board and your child does not require assistance for everyday functionsDressing, eating, washing, mobility in the home, personal hygiene – you may request these activities to be excluded from examination.
- Prior to the Medical Board, it is recommended to prepare a list of your child's medical problems, and to indicate, during the Board, how these medical problems affect the functioning of the child and his parents.
- Receiving a Disable Child allowance entitles to benefits from other institutions and organizations.