The existing children's sickness benefit (Kinderkrankengeld) was doubled as a result of the introduction of the COVID-19 children's sickness benefit (Corona-kinderkrankengeld)
History
Country
Germany
Policy Area
Parental leave
Measure
Paid parental leave
Eligibility
Working parents who had to care for an ill child aged under 12 due to an absence of a family member who could look after the child
Type
Cash (social insurance)
Start / Announced Date
October 2020 (retroactively from 01/01/2020)
End Date
31/12/2021
Amount
For two-parent families: 10 days per parent per child (20 days per parent per child from 2021) at 90% of the net pay lost due (for a maximum total of 45 working days in total)
For single-parent families: 20 days per child (40 days per child from 2021) at 90% of the net pay lost due (for a maximum total of 90 working days in total)
Total Cost
N/A
Recipients
Parents
Route to the child
Indirect
Sources
Hanesch, W. and Gerlinger, T. (2021) ESPN thematic report: social protection and inclusion policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis - Germany. Available at: https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?pager.offset=10&advSearchKey= ESPN_covid2021&mode=advancedSubmit&catId=22&policyArea=0&policyAreaSub=0&country=0&year=0