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€1,800/month for staying home with your baby — Elterngeld Basis + Plus decoded
Germany pays up to €1,800/month Basiselterngeld for the parent caring for a newborn. Plus extends the window at half the rate. Here's what the 2026 income cap + 14-month logic actually means for Blue Card families.
Published 2026-04-23
€259 a month per child, until they turn 25 — Kindergeld 2026 decoded
Kindergeld rose to €259/month per child in January 2026. Every child counts the same, every parent in Germany can claim, and most newcomers miss at least one tactical detail.
Published 2026-04-23
€297 on top of Kindergeld — the Kinderzuschlag most working parents skip
If you earn enough to cover yourself but not quite enough to raise a child, Kinderzuschlag tops up your family income by up to €297/month per child. Most working families don't realise they qualify.
Published 2026-04-23
14 weeks at full salary around birth — Mutterschaftsgeld explained
Mutterschaftsgeld pays you your full net salary for 14 weeks around birth — 6 before the due date, 8 after. GKV pays up to €13/day, the employer tops up the rest. Then Elterngeld takes over for up to 14 months.
Published 2026-04-23
€347–€990/month to care for a family member — Pflegegeld for Blue Card holders
If you care for a parent, spouse, or child at home in Germany, Pflegeversicherung pays you up to €990/month in cash. Here's how Pflegegrade, eligibility, and the 2026 rates work for Blue Card families.
Published 2026-04-23