Starting in 2026, thousands of individuals with disabilities scoring between 78 and 86 points in support assessments become eligible for monthly financial aid administered by the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS). <\/p>\n
The third and final phase of the support benefit program began on January 1, 2026. This expansion includes individuals who previously did not qualify, specifically those assessed with a support need score between 78 and 86 points.<\/p>\n
Applicants must follow a strict two-stage procedure to receive funds. First, you must obtain an official decision regarding your level of support need from the Provincial Team for Disability Adjudication (WZON), which issues a score between 70 and 100 points.<\/p>\n
Once the WZON decision is final, you have three months to submit an application to ZUS. Failing to meet this deadline or applying to ZUS before the WZON decision is finalized will result in a rejected or delayed application.<\/p>\n
ZUS accepts applications exclusively through electronic channels, including the PUE ZUS portal, the Emp@tia portal, or electronic banking. You do not need to submit a scan of your WZON decision; simply provide the decision number, as ZUS systems are integrated with the national disability records database.<\/p>\n
If you prefer not to handle the process yourself, you may appoint a proxy to submit the application through their own PUE account. Legal guardians must attach court-issued documentation of their status.<\/p>\n
The benefit amount is tax-free, protected from garnishment, and independent of other income sources like social pensions or retirement benefits. Payout levels are determined by the social pension base and the points assigned by the WZON.<\/p>\n
Eligibility is restricted for individuals residing in 24-hour care facilities, such as social welfare homes or nursing facilities, as well as those currently in correctional institutions or detention centers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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