Elterngeld types in Germany | Parental allowance options in Germany

I am so happy to have you on my channel and checking this video about the types of Elterngeld in Germany, the Parental Allowance!!
💡 VIDEO CONTENT:
0:00 - 0:32: Intro
0:33 - 1:50: Parental allowance and Parental leave in Germany booklet
1:51 - 2:25: Types of Elterngeld (Parental allowance in Germany)
2:26 - 3:30: Basiselterngeld | Basic parental allowance
3:31 - 3:47: Example Basiselterngeld | Basic parental allowance
3:48 - 4:57: Restrictions for Basiselterngeld | Basic parental allowance
4:58 - 5:28: Example Basiselterngeld + Mutterschaftsgeld | Basic parental allowance + Maternity pay
5:29 - 6:37: Elterngeldplus | Parental Allowance Plus
6:38 - 7:58: Restrictions for Elterngeldplus | Parental Allowance Plus
7:59 - 8:48: Example Elterngeldplus | Parental Allowance Plus
8:49 - 11:05: Partnership Bonus | Partinerschaftsbonus
11:06 - 11:49: Example Partnership Bonus | Partinerschaftsbonus
11:50 - 12:39: Elterngeld combinations
12:40 - Wrap up
You can find all the information on this video here: aboebymarga.com/types-of-elte...
Here the link to download the Parental allowance and Parental leave in Germany booklet I talked about: www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/meta/en/...
Contacts for more information about Elterngeld / Parental allowance in Germany:
Call115: You can call 115, the service line offered by the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, to get advice on the phone for topics as:
➡ The requirements for claiming Parental Allowance,
➡ Where to get the application form, or
➡ Which Parental Allowance Office is responsible for you.
Service line offered by the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs on 030 201 791 30 or send an e-mail to [e-mail]
Parental Allowance Office (depending on where your child's place of residence is): you can get more detailed information regarding your own personal situation from your Parental Allowance (Elterngeld) Office.
Elterngel Digital - www.elterngeld-digital.de
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[@kriscuzify]

Thank you so much, you answered my question about Eltergeld Basic - especially the first 2 months of baby's life where both maternity benefit and parental leave/allowance are considered. More power to you! :)

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Thank you for this comment ❤️

[@mandeeprathee7498]

thanks for the video, it was really helpful.

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Thank you for your comment 🤗

[@albertgarcialopez1204]

Thank you very much for your video! It is really helpful 😄

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

So glad to read that 😊

[@EmiltPaige58]

Thank you so much!

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Sehr gerne! 😊 Glad to know that the information on this video is helpful!

[@Sprakuko]

Great video for parents living in Germany!

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Danke ☺️

[@kalyanibhushan3787]

Thanks for this very informative Video. I have one question. I am not working. I’m living with my husband who is working in Berlin. We have our residence permit. I recently applied for Elterngeld. I got letter from Familienkasse , that they need a negativbeschinung or mutterschaftgeld information . Can you please let me know where can I get it . That would be be really helpful. Thanks

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Hi @kaylyanibhushab. Congratulations for your pregnancy/baby. The "Negativbescheinigung" can be applied for either directly when you apply to the citizenship card (Staatsangehörigkeitsausweis) or with reference to a citizenship card that has already been issued. The application must be submitted directly to the Federal Office of Administration or "Bundesverwaltungsamt". For the Mutterschaftsgeld information I believe you need to contact your health insurance and ask them to write an informal certificate about your Mutterschaftsgeld. I hope this information helps you! Good luck 🤞🏼

[@cyndalljardinel]

Thanks for this! I have a question: my partner and I want to claim basis eltergeld for the first 14 months of the baby’s life. For the 15th month onwards, can i still claim elterngeldplus? If yes until which month? During this time, I dont want to work but my partner will be working full time. Thanks!!

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Thank you for your comment 🤗 unfortunately if you claim 14 months Basis Elterngeld you don't have any months left to claim any other type of Elterngeld. Also, to take the first 14 months of your child's life, you cannot both claim Elterngeld at the same time. Together you have 14 months, but each of you cannot take more than 12 months Basis Elterngeld. This means that if one of you takes the 12 months Elterngeld the other can take 2 months, those don't have to be consecutive and could be at the same time. Here 3 examples:
1) the mother takes 12 months Basis Elterngeld from birth until the end of month 12, and the father takes 2 months of Elterngeld for birth until the end of month 2.
2) the mother takes 12 months Basis Elterngeld from birth until the end of month 12, and the father takes 2 months from month 13 until the end of month 14.
3) the mother takes 8 months of basis Elterngeld from birth until the end of month 8, and the father takes 6 months of basis Elterngeld from month 9 until the end of month 14.
What you can do at the end of the 14 months is to take plus 2 to 4 months (the so-called partnership bonus, the third modality). But for that you both would have to work part-time (each at least 24 hours/week and no more than 32 hours/week) and you have to claim it at the same time in consecutive months.
I hope this information helped you to get the best option for you and your family!

[@cyndalljardinel]

@@margaexpatmotheringermany thank you so much! This clarified a lot.
If I may ask once again.. 1. how come when I compute my basis elterngeld if i claim it alone it would be bigger than if both my and my partner claim it? If I claim it alone, i get 1800… first 12 months.. but if i include his salary in the computation, we only get 1300 for the first 12 months and 1300 for months 13 and 14…?
2. If i claim the basis elterngeld for the first 12 months and then i come back to work part time starting 13th month of the baby, can i still make use of the elterngeld plus modality? Or that is also used out already since i finished all receivables from basis elterngeld?
Thanks a lot for your help!!

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Hi @cybdalljardinel.
1. I am not sure how you introduced the values on the calculator. The Elterngeld is calculated individually.
2. If you use the 12 months Basis Elterngeld you cannot use anymore Basis elterngeld or Elterngeld plus. The only option is the Partnership bonus. For that, both, you and your husband, have to work part time at the same time for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 4 months, and these months have to be consecutive.

[@amira.k10]

Can i still apply for eltern geld even if i never worked in germany for the time i have been living here in germany? But my husband works

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Hi Amira! Thank you for that question. Yes, you can still apply, even if you had no income before the birth. You will receive the minimum amount. For Basic Parental Allowance (Basiselterngeld) is 300 Euro, and Parental Allowance Plus (Elterngeldplus) is 150 Euro. Depending on where you live in Germany, you may apply online or by mail, check here the options for your Federal State (website in German): familienportal.de/familienportal/rechner-antraege/antragsformulare-126232
Your husband can also apply for Parental Allowance. The amount he will receive will depend on his income in the 12 months before the birth or the last calendar year, depending if he is non self-employed or self-employed.
The minimum Elterngeld amounts (300 Eur/150 Eur) might get higher: Do you already have other small children at home? Are you expecting twins or other multiples? Check my up coming video to understand how these and other factors play a role on your Elterngeld calculation.

[@suwethashankar8083]

Hi.. My baby is 1 year old now. We didn't know about this Elterngeld before.
1. Can I apply now?
2. Which option is better to choose? I am house wife and my husband is fulltime working.

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

Hello! Thank you for your comment!
You can apply until your child is 14 months old and you can only receive basic parental allowance in the first 14 months of your child's life.
After the 14th month of life, you can only receive Parental Allowance Plus or partnership bonus - up to a maximum of 32 months (until your child is 2 years and 8 months old). You are then no longer allowed to interrupt the connection. If the other parent also applies for parental allowance, you can take turns after the age of 14 months. However, if there is a month after the age of 14 months in which neither of you receives Parental Allowance Plus, then you will no longer be able to receive any after that - even if you still have months left.
From what you describe, and if your child is still not 14 months old, you still have some options: some combinations of Basiselterngeld (Basic elterngeld) with Elterngeld plus (parental allowance plus), and both off you applying for Elterngeld. If you would like to check with me some of your options, I would need a little bit more information. Please send me a DM on Instagram.

[@Lilipot]

Hi.. My baby is 18 months and we're new expats, can I still apply for this ElterngeldPlus? I don't have work, only my husband.

[@margaexpatmotheringermany]

I can't find any information on why you couldn't apply for/receive ElterngeldPlus. Just be sure you fulfill all the specific requirements. Since I am not sure about your specific situation here some of the requirements you need to consider: You are a German / EU / EEA citizen, or you hold a permanent residence permit, or a residence permit.
You and your partner’s combined annual income does not exceed 200.000 euros. From April 1, 2025, the limit will be 175.000 euros.
😊 Let me know if I can further help!