A decree issued by the President of Russia authorizes that parents who care for a child with a disability can work part time while continuing to receive social benefits. The payment amount specified in the decree is 10,000 rubles per month, and the document was published on the official site that posts legal regulations.
The decree outlines that monthly support is provided to healthy adults who are caring for a child with a disability under the age of 18 or for a person with a lifelong disability classified as group I. Eligible applicants include a parent, an adoptive parent, or a guardian who is not employed or who works from home. The decree envisions a program in which such caregivers can maintain remote or home-based work arrangements and still receive the monthly benefit of 10,000 rubles.
Additionally, the document sets a separate monthly payment of 1,200 rubles for other individuals who are not employed. This creates a layered structure of social aid intended to support those who care for disabled individuals while balancing work and personal responsibilities.
The decree specifies that the new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2024, aligning with a broader set of policy updates announced for the year. In describing the economic rationale behind these measures, the president highlighted that the business environment should remain profitable, signaling that social aid is intended to complement earnings rather than replace them.
Further remarks from the president stressed that social benefits should function as assistance and additional income for families and caregivers, rather than a direct substitute for regular salaries. The aim is to provide a safety net that supports caregiving duties without disincentivizing paid work, thereby encouraging continued employment alongside caregiving responsibilities.
In the run up to 2024, a greater emphasis was placed on expanding social payments, with officials outlining several steps intended to bolster financial support for households managing disability-related care. The policy shift reflects a broader trend toward recognizing and easing the burdens faced by families caring for children and adults with disabilities while ensuring that work remains feasible and financially viable.