how much child benefit do you receive per child this year
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The previous cabinet did not intend to increase child benefits, but because of inflation, there will be some more. The child benefit will increase from 1 July. How much will you receive? We’ll sort it out.
In June, the cabinet announced that an increase in child benefit is extremely welcome, because many people are struggling with the rising prices.
Still increase in child benefit
The cabinet first wanted to cut back on child benefits, but that plan is not going ahead. The money that was saved would be used to improve the services of the UWV and the Social Insurance Bank (SVB). They still free up money for this, but that is not at the expense of child benefit. “If the child benefit does not go up with the price increases, it could have a negative effect on the income of families, so the cabinet has decided to put an end to the plans,” said the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. In the coming years, child benefits will increase as usual twice a year – in January and July – based on rising costs.
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Child benefit 2022: this is what you will receive
Parents of minor children receive an amount on their account every quarter. Child benefit is an allowance for the costs you incur for your child. From 1 July 2022, parents will benefit by about 20 euros per child. Good to know: you will receive the new amount for the first time in October 2022. Exactly how much you receive varies per age. As long as you meet the conditions, you can also receive child benefit for adopted children and foster or stepchildren. Curious about what you will receive from October? An overview:
- Child from 0 to 5 years: € 249.31 per quarter
- Child from 6 to 11 years: € 302.74 per quarter
- Child aged 12 to 17: €356.16 per quarter
Currently, parents receive per child, per quarter:
- Child from 0 to 5 years: € 230.69 per quarter
- Child from 6 to 11 years: € 280.13 per quarter
- Child from 12 to 17 years: € 329.56 per quarter
Source: Parents of Now, NOS
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