Amounts of benefits for the birth of a child and maternity capital from February 2026

Brief retelling from RIA II

From February 1, 2026, the amount of a one-time benefit for the birth of a child is 28,450 rubles 45 kopecks, excluding the regional coefficient.

From February 1, 2026, the amount of maternity capital is 728,921 rubles for the first child born or adopted since 2020.

The child care benefit for children under one and a half years old is 40% of average earnings, and its maximum amount in 2026 is 83,021 rubles per month.

MOSCOW, September 17 - RIA Novosti. Each family at the birth of a child can receive a one-time benefit, which from February 1, 2026 amounts to almost 29 thousand rubles, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Yana Lantratova told RIA Novosti.

“A one-time benefit for the birth of a child. From February 1, 2026, its amount is 28,450 rubles 45 kopecks, excluding the regional coefficient. It is paid for each child born and does not depend on family income,” Lantratova said.

The Ombudsman also noted that benefits for working parents, as a rule, are assigned automatically - the information must be submitted to the Social Fund of Russia. If both parents do not work, then the application can be submitted through State Services, the MFC or the Social Fund, but it is worth remembering the deadlines - it must be sent within six months from the date of birth of the child. In addition, when it comes to measures to support families, one should not forget about maternity capital.

“From February 1, 2026, maternity capital amounts to 728,921 rubles for the first child born or adopted since 2020,” the commissioner added.

At the same time, Lantratova clarified, if the family had already received maternity capital for the first child, that is, until 2026, when new support measures were established, then at the birth of the second child an additional payment of 234,321 rubles is provided. If the family did not receive maternity capital for the first child at all, then at the birth of the second child the family can receive 963,243 rubles.

“We are accustomed to linking maternal capital with housing. But the possibilities are broader: the funds can also be used for the education of children, and if the conditions are met, receive a monthly payment from them for a child under three years of age. A family has the right to such a payment if the average per capita income does not exceed two regional subsistence minimums. The amount of the payment is equal to the child subsistence minimum in the region,” she emphasized.

In addition, the Ombudsman recalled that even when returning to work, parents can continue to receive payments for the child, in particular care allowance.

“Another misconception is related to the child care benefit for children up to one and a half years old. For a working parent or other insured relative, it is 40% of average earnings. The maximum amount in 2026 is 83,021 rubles per month,” Lantratova said.