The corona virus has turned the whole world upside down, but above all everyday life with children. Now the grand coalition has decided to increase the number of sick days for childcare.
There is great news for all parents: after eight hours of deliberations in the Berlin Chancellery last night (Tuesday, August 26, 2020), the grand coalition decided that those with statutory health insurance would have more sick days to care for their children this year due to the Corona crisis Available.
"In view of the corona pandemic, the existing entitlement may not be sufficient in some cases," says the federal government's current decision.
But what does that mean exactly?
So far it has been that parents a year ten days for childcare of a sick child. Single parents received double the amount, i.e. 20 days to care for their sick child.
The coalition has now decided that this year Parents are granted child sickness benefit for a total of 15 days. single parent are again awarded twice the amount: 30 days. So there were five additional days for parents and ten days for single parents.
This applies to all children under the age of twelve.
We clarify open questions
Phew, this decision is a relief for many parents. But still step at the same time further questions: What requirements do I have to meet for child sickness benefit? Do I get the same number of sick days even if I have two or more children? Do I get my full salary? What if I am privately insured?
The Terms and Conditions for the additional sick days do not fundamentally change. In our article "Ten days for childcare"you can read everything about it.
In addition, children of poorer parents should be able to continue to receive free lunch even when schools and daycare are closed due to Corona. The children should be provided with lunch as part of the education package until December 31, 2020, as the coalition leaders decided on Wednesday night in Berlin.
This article originally appeared on Eltern.de.