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ON THIS PAGE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Applying for documentation<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Financial support<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Housing and accommodation<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Healthcare<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 Getting legal help<\/a><\/strong>
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Applying for documentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

To apply for a personal ID document, address card or travel document, you have to visit a Government Office (\u201cKorm\u00e1nyhivatal\u201d<\/em> in Hungarian). For more information please check the Governmental Hotline webpage<\/a>. General information on the Government Offices is available here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

Financial support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

When you have refugee or subsidiary protection status you have the same rights as Hungarian citizens and you are entitled to mainstream social benefits and assistance Hungarian citizens in similar situations have.<\/p>\n\n\n

Name<\/strong><\/th>Hungarian Name<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>How to apply? <\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Family Allowance<\/td>Csal\u00e1di P\u00f3tl\u00e9k<\/td>A monthly allowance granted for each child from birth until they are 20 years old, still attending school\/higher education, or 23 years old for children with special needs. This is a universal allowance, not dependent on financial situation.<\/td>At the Government Office with the application form<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
Regular Child Protection Benefit<\/td>Rendszeres Gyermekv\u00e9delmi Kedvezm\u00e9ny<\/td>In-kind and financial social support for families in need, including free school\/school holiday meals and twice-yearly financial support.<\/td>At the notary\u2019s office of the local municipality.<\/td><\/tr>
Support for Mothers<\/td>Anyas\u00e1gi T\u00e1mogat\u00e1s<\/td>One-time financial support provided after each childbirth, irrespective of the recipient's financial situation.<\/td>aAt the Government Office with the application form<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
Infant Care Allowance \/ Childcare Allowance<\/td>Csecsem\u0151gondoz\u00e1si d\u00edj (CSED) \/
Gyermekgondoz\u00e1si d\u00edj (GYED)<\/td>		CSED is a monthly allowance and benefit provided for 168 days following the birth of the child, while GYED provided from the day after the end of the period of CSED until the child is 2 years old or, in the case of twins, until the child is 3 years old, both are based on specific preconditions, inter alia, the condition of participating in the social security system.<\/td>The application form<\/a> must be submitted to the eligible parent\u2019s employer, both during and after the termination of the employment.<\/td><\/tr>
Childcare Assistance<\/td>Gyermekgondoz\u00e1st seg\u00edt\u0151 ell\u00e1t\u00e1s \/ GYES <\/td>A monthly allowance provided for each child up to 3 years of age (twins until school) or up to 10 years of age for children with a long-term illness or severe disability.<\/td>At the Government Office by submitting this form<\/a>. <\/td><\/tr>
Child-raising Support<\/td>Gyermeknevel\u00e9si t\u00e1mogat\u00e1s \/ GYET<\/td>Monthly allowance provided for parents or guardians who raise three or more minor children. The financial support is paid from the age of three to the age of eight of the youngest child, provided that the beneficiary has three or more minor children in his\/her household.<\/td>By submitting this form<\/a> at the Government Office.<\/td><\/tr>
Jobseeker Benefit<\/td>\u00c1ll\u00e1skeres\u00e9si J\u00e1rad\u00e9k<\/td>A monthly benefit for registered jobseekers for up to 90 days, subject to certain conditions.<\/td>In person at the National Employment Service office or online at the Service\u2019s webpage<\/a> by using your birthdate and TAJ number (Social Insurance Number).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

There are also some forms of non-financial (in-kind) social assistance (food, school meals, materials)<\/strong> that can be usually requested from the municipalities, where your permanent address is registered, such as exemption from paying for prescribed medication \u202f(free or cheaper medication), free or discounted institutional child meals and free holiday meals for children, and one-time in-kind child protection support (support for textbooks and educational materials, takeover of tuition fee etc.). <\/p>\n\n\n

For more information on eligibility conditions and application procedures please turn to the town clerk\u2019s office at the local municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n

(Each and every service requires a different procedure, so it is best to refer the beneficiary to the local municipality.) <\/p>\n\n\n

Housing and accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

As a refugee or a beneficiary of subsidiary protection, also as a tolerated status holder, you can spend up to 30 days in the reception facility at Balassagyarmat after receiving the status decision. After the 30 days expire, the immigration authority (National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing, called \u201cOIF\u201d in Hungarian) gives you a written statement indicating that you must leave the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n

During these 30 days, among other tasks \u2013 such as obtaining necessary ID, health insurance and tax documents \u2013 you will need to find housing opportunities. Social workers of the centre should be of assistance in this.<\/p>\n\n\n

The below organisations can possibly provide support or advice in finding accommodation\/housing or shelter opportunities, however, it is not guaranteed that they will be able to assist in all cases.<\/p>\n\n\n

Healthcare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Free health services in the first 6 months<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

During the first six months after you receive your refugee or subsidiary protection status, you are entitled to free basic health services. These services include medical screenings, examinations, and treatment, both general and specialised..<\/p>\n\n\n

Typically, the social workers at the asylum facility where you are staying will arrange for a health insurance card (known as “TAJ k\u00e1rtya” in Hungarian) for you. However, it may not be ready before you leave the camp. Instead, you will receive an A4-sized document called “Hat\u00f3s\u00e1gi Bizony\u00edtv\u00e1ny” in Hungarian. This document will allow you to obtain the actual health card when you move to Budapest or other cities.<\/p>\n\n\n

In case the social workers do not arrange for the health card, you will need to take care of it yourself at your local Government's Office (where your permanent address is registered).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Health insurance after the first 6 months<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

After the initial six months have passed, you can obtain health insurance that covers all medical costs in a few ways:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Through employment, where your employer will pay the required contribution for social insurance. Refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection are considered domestic residents under Hungarian law, which means you are obliged to apply for a social security card for yourself. In order to do so you need to visit the local Government Office, where you will have to submit the application form and attach your ID documents together with the certificate of your refugee status.<\/li>\n\n
  2. Based on “being socially in need,” which means your monthly income does not exceed certain limits, as follows:
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    1. For families: The monthly income per person should not exceed 34,200 HUF (approximately 94 EUR).<\/li>\n\n
    2. For single individuals: The monthly income should not exceed 42,750 HUF (approximately 118 EUR).<\/li>\n\n
    3. Additionally, you and your family should not possess significant assets.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For this you need to request the local Government Office to assess your eligibility and issue a certificate, which is valid for one year.<\/p>\n\n

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      1. By paying for insurance yourself on a monthly basis, that is 11,300 HUF (around 29 EUR) per month. To do so, you must have a continuously registered permanent address for at least one year and you will need to submit a declaration to the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV in Hungarian), which is available at this link<\/a>. A list of NAC costumer services is available here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n