vanemahüvitised

Vanemahüvitised is a term used in Estonia for state-provided allowances that compensate a parent for part of the income while caring for a child. The system is designed to support families in balancing work and child-rearing. It covers biological and adoptive parents who reside in Estonia and meet the required social security conditions, and who take a care leave for a child from birth or after adoption.

Eligibility for vanemahüvitised depends on status under the Estonian social security system, the child’s age and residence, and the parent’s insurance contributions. Applications are submitted to the national Social Insurance Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet). The benefit is intended for use during the period a parent is away from full-time work to care for the child and can be allocated between eligible parents according to the family’s arrangement. The system also applies to adoptive children, with the same general principles.

The amount and duration of vanemahüvitised are determined by established rules. The benefit is calculated based on the parent’s insured earnings up to a defined maximum, and it is paid for a fixed number of days per child. The days may be shared between parents, subject to the rules governing the allocation of days. In some cases, a portion of the days may be reserved for a particular parent, such as the mother.

Administration and further information: The Social Insurance Board handles claims, payments, and eligibility checks. Detailed, up-to-date information, including current limits, durations, and application procedures, is available on the SKA website or by contacting local service channels.