Parental Allowance Plus is a version of the basic parental allowance for parents who wish to work part-time after the birth of their child—it offers twice the duration of benefits at half the amount.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for Parental Allowance Plus.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos
Use the parental leave calculator
Comparison of Basic Parental Leave Benefits vs. Parental Leave Plus, with and without the partnership bonus.
Submit an application to the Parental Benefits Office
Including pay stubs, a birth certificate, and a statement regarding working hours.
received a notice
ElterngeldPlus is half the amount of the basic parental allowance but lasts twice as long.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Parents who wish to return to work part-time after the birth and prefer a longer benefit period.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.