Time is running out for Child Benefit applications. Little time remains for the Child Benefit, as the electronic A21 platform will remain open until Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM, according to the official announcement from the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family and OPEKA. Beneficiaries can submit new applications or edit existing ones until the deadline.
How to submit an application on the A21 platform
Access to the electronic platform is provided through the official websites of IDIKA or OPEKA. Interested citizens need their personal Taxisnet codes to log in and complete the process. Until what time can you apply? The answer is clear: until 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Criteria for calculating Child Benefit amounts
The amount each family will receive depends on specific factors. First, the number of dependent children registered in the A21 application for the current year 2025. Second, the total family income from the 2024 tax year. The combined evaluation of these elements determines the final subsidy each household is entitled to receive.
Mandatory school attendance verification for Child Benefit
A critical part of the process is verifying school attendance for children in compulsory education. This includes all levels from pre-kindergarten through middle school. When submitting the A21 application, parents must complete:
- Complete details of the school unit the child attends
- The student’s grade level
- The student’s registration number
When the data cross-reference is successfully completed, the application proceeds for approval. If discrepancies are found, the applicant will receive electronic notification and be asked to provide the relevant supporting document.
Important: Final application submission required
A common mistake that must be avoided concerns completing the process. For a Child Benefit application to be valid, final submission is required. Applications that have simply been temporarily saved in the system are not considered valid, are not taken into account, and are not reviewed for financial assistance payments. Therefore, beneficiaries must ensure they have fully completed the process before the deadline.
