Grant recipients can apply for an adjustment to their MYEL earnings in the middle of the insurance period as of 1 January 2024 

The change is based on a legal amendment that entered into force on 1 January 2024, the aim of which is to target better the social security of grant recipients.

Adjusting MYEL earnings proactively makes the insurance of those working on long-term grants more flexible, for example when their grant work changes from full time to part time or vice versa. 

MYEL earnings can be adjusted if the following conditions are met: 

• The insurance is issued for at least 12 months and is still valid for at least one month when the grant recipient applies for an adjustment. 
• The work input changes by at least 20 %. The insurance period is extended or shortened. The change will be valid for at least 4 months.
• The conditions for mandatory MYEL insurance are still met after the adjustment. 
• The issuer of your grant accepts the changes in working time and work input, and Mela is notified about this. 

Adjusting MYEL earnings is also possible when the grant work continues after the suspension of the insurance. However, MYEL earnings cannot be adjusted retroactively. 

How to apply for an adjustment to your MYEL earnings

You can apply for an adjustment to your MYEL earnings using our e-services. Remember to include written consent from the issuer of your grant. If you have any questions, send us a message using our e-services or call our customer service for grant recipients: 029 435 2695. 

For more information please visit the page Changes to your grant or scholarship work.