The unified children's allowance will be increased by 6.8% starting January 1, 2027, the linkage to the index will be done automatically, without the submission of additional applications, Daria Lantertova, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans' Affairs, told TASS.
"Starting January 1, 2027, the individual's pension will be linked by 6.8%. No need to write statements, everything will happen automatically. If you already receive allowances, then from the new year you will simply be paid more," said the lieutenant.
According to Lantertova, families whose per capita income does not exceed the subsistence level can apply for payment. When allocating benefits, family property and reasons are also taken into account.