Who is entitled to receive OASI childcare credits? AHV childcare credits are intended to support the retirement provision of parents who look after their children.
Persons drawing an AHV old-age pension are entitled to these credits for each year in which they have looked after children under the age of 16. In the case of married persons, the credits are divided equally during the years of marriage. In the event of a divorce, the court decides which parent receives the child-raising credits after the divorce. This can also be regulated by a divorce agreement. If one parent is primarily responsible for the care of the children, they will receive the full childcare credits after the divorce.