RMF249/19/2026Social1 min read

Increase in the income threshold for the maintenance fund from October 1, 2026

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From October 1, 2026, the income threshold entitling to the maintenance fund will increase from PLN 1,209 net to PLN 1,665, and the maximum total income for a three-person family will increase from PLN 3,627 to PLN 4,995.
The benefit is available to persons entitled to alimony when enforcement is ineffective, both Polish citizens and foreigners, until the age of majority or up to 25 years of age if continuing education, and indefinitely in the case of a significant degree of disability.

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Why It Matters

The alimony fund is a social benefit paid to persons entitled to alimony when enforcement ordered by the court turns out to be ineffective. So far, the income threshold was PLN 1,209 net for a single person.

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From October 1, 2026, the income threshold will increase, which previously amounted to PLN 1,209 net. After the change, this amount will be PLN 1,665. The maximum total income of a three-person family so far was PLN 3,627. After the changes, it will increase to PLN 4,995.

Who can apply for the maintenance fund?

The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy also emphasizes that a person entitled to collect alimony from a parent has the right to use the alimony fund - provided, however, that their enforcement ordered by the court turned out to be ineffective. These types of benefits are available to both Polish citizens and foreigners.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy emphasizes that the benefit from the alimony fund is due until the child reaches the age of majority. At the same time, it was added that if an eligible person continues education at school or university, he or she may receive them until the age of 25. "In the case of a person with a certificate of significant disability, the benefit is granted indefinitely," it was reported.

Open Questions

What exactly will the income threshold indexation mechanism look like in the coming years?
Are there any additional changes planned in the criteria for granting benefits apart from raising the income threshold?
What is the estimated number of people who will gain or retain the right to benefits by raising the threshold?