Subsequent changes to the payment period for parental leave benefits, such as converting basic parental leave benefits to Parental Leave Plus or extending the benefit period.
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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
Submit a request for changes to the Parental Benefits Office
Before the start of the relevant months of life.
Specify new allocation/conversion
For example, converting basic parental leave months into Parental Leave Plus months (1:2).
Recalculation and payment
Adjustment of the monthly amounts in accordance with the new allocation.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Parents who are already receiving parental leave benefits and wish to change how the months are allocated.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free.
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.