In brief

• The support benefit from ZUS is available to people who are awarded at least 70 points on the scale of support needs.
• The amount depends on the number of points and may range from about 791 PLN to over 4352 PLN per month.
• People with a moderate degree of disability may be entitled to additional leave and a shorter working time, and some benefits require meeting additional conditions.

Support benefit from ZUS

People who are awarded at least 70 points on the scale of support needs by the voivodeship panel for disability assessment may apply for the support benefit from ZUS (Świadczenie wspierające także dla umiarkowanego stopnia niepełnosprawności. Wystarczy 70 punktów – GazetaPrawna.pl). The decision is based on an individual assessment of support needs, and the diagnosis of a illness alone is not sufficient (Chorujesz na stawy? Możesz otrzymać świadczenie wspierające z ZUS. Jest jeden warunek – GazetaPrawna.pl).

Workplace entitlements

People with a moderate degree of disability may be entitled to additional leave and a shorter working time. Some of these privileges apply directly on the basis of the certificate, while others require meeting additional conditions (Umiarkowany stopień niepełnosprawności w 2026 roku. Świadczenie wspierające, dodatkowy urlop i krótszy czas pracy – GazetaPrawna.pl)).

Tax reliefs and other benefits

The certificate also provides access to tax reliefs and cash benefits. The level of support is not the same for everyone entitled, and some benefits must be applied for separately.

The catalogue of entitlements depends on the degree

Privileges differ depending on the degree of disability: mild, moderate and significant (Lekki stopień niepełnosprawności w 2026 roku. Prawa w pracy, ulgi w PIT i dofinansowania – GazetaPrawna.pl) (Znaczny stopień niepełnosprawności w 2026 roku. Nawet 4353 zł miesięcznie, dodatkowy urlop i ulgi – GazetaPrawna.pl). Before submitting an application, it is worth checking which entitlements apply in a specific situation.