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Elterngeld isn't the only support. Learn about Kindergeld, Mutterschaftsgeld, and more.

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Maternity pay during Mutterschutz. It gets deducted from Elterngeld, but you're not losing money.

€259/month per child in 2026. This is separate from Elterngeld, so you can receive both.

What happens to your health insurance while you're on parental leave? It depends on your situation.

Elterngeld is tax-free but affects your tax rate. Here's what that means.

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