My child has been born – I want to claim the Czech paternity benefit
1 tasks in suggested order
1. If you meet the sickness insurance conditions, claim the paternity benefit.
When?
Choose a start date within 6 weeks of the child's birth or the date the child is taken into your care; the benefit period is 14 days.
Where / who?
For employees, the claim is processed via the employer/ČSSZ according to current procedures; self-employed persons submit the application to the Social Security Administration.
What to prepare?
Documentation regarding paternity or the assumption of child care, if not available in Czech registers.
What to check?
For self-employed persons, eligibility depends on participation in sickness insurance and other conditions.
Official source: portal.gov.cz
