Over 300,000 applications filed for new “super-benefit”

The Czech Labour Office received more than 303,348 applications for the new unified “super-benefit” during its first two months, outgoing Labour Minister Marian Jurečka (KDU-ČSL) said after a government meeting. The benefit, introduced in October, replaces housing and living allowances, and child benefits. All previous recipients must reapply by the end of the year. Jurečka urged people not to wait until the last moment. By late November, 254,000 of the 418,000 households contacted by the office had reapplied.

According to Jurečka, 63% of applications were submitted in person at Labour Office branches and 37% via the online app Jenda. Those who submit their applications by year-end will begin receiving the new benefit in May, with current payments continuing until then. Anyone who fails to reapply will stop receiving benefits in January and will face a gap in support.

The incoming ANO–SPD–Motorists coalition says it plans to review the “super-benefit.”