Child benefits go online: how it will simplify access and ease the burden on the Pension Fund
The Ministry of Social Policy announced it is preparing the technical infrastructure to allow applications for benefits for pregnant women and families with children to be submitted online — what will change for parents and when to expect it.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
February 13, 2026 · 2 min read
What was announced
Minister of Social Policy Denys Ulutin told the Verkhovna Rada that the government is working on the technical capability to submit documents for “child” payments electronically. For now, applications can be processed at the Pension Fund, administrative service centers and through community representatives, but the goal is to make the process accessible remotely.
"This will significantly reduce the load on the Pension Fund. Regarding the direct online submission – we are now working with colleagues on the technical possibility of submitting such an application. I think we will be able to do this in the near future"
— Denys Ulutin, Minister of Social Policy
What will change for families
This concerns assistance related to pregnancy and childbirth, payments for childcare up to one year and the «єЯсла» program. The Verkhovna Rada already passed the law on November 5: from 2026 a one‑time payment of UAH 50,000 and a monthly benefit of UAH 7,000 are provided for childcare up to one year (including for children born in 2025). Separately, a UAH 7,000 benefit is provided for pregnancy and childbirth for uninsured women.
Why this matters
Online submission reduces time and costs for families — especially for those living in villages, internally displaced persons and people in contact with the front. For the administration, this means a reduced burden on the Pension Fund and administrative service centers (CNAPs), faster processing of applications and fewer risks of errors when transferring papers.
Digital transformation experts and civic organizations in the social policy field view this step as logical and necessary to improve access to social services during the war and in the reconstruction of institutions.
What technical and organizational questions remain
Launching the service requires integration of electronic identification, secure data exchange between registers and load testing of systems. In addition, a clear UX for young parents and training for territorial services are needed to avoid duplication or delays.
Conclusion
The initiative is a step toward easier access to funds that are already provided for by law. The question is not whether such a service is needed, but whether authorities and IT teams will be able to implement it well and within short timeframes. Whether the declarations will be turned into a working service depends on subsequent decisions and the technical discipline of implementation.
