In Ukraine, two pension increases are planned by the end of 2022 - in autumn and winter. What categories of pensioners and when will pensions be increased, Minister of Social Policy Oksana Zholnovich told during the broadcast of a nationwide telethon.

Who will receive a pension increase in October.

In Ukraine, from October 1, 2022, an increase in pension payments for people aged 70+ is expected.

“From October 1, the government program to support elderly pensioners will be expanded to the category 70+. Pensioners who are 70 years old will receive additional payments to their pension in the amount of 300 hryvnia,” Zholnovich explained..

The Minister noted that the minimum pension from October 1 will be UAH 3,000 for all pensioners who are 70 years old and have a full insurance record..

“That is, for such categories of pensioners, regardless of their income level, the pension will be at least UAH 3,000.. For people who have less insurance experience, respectively, the pension will increase proportionally,” she explained..

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How pensions will increase from December 1.

In Ukraine, from December 1, 2022, pension payments will be recalculated, taking into account the planned increase in the subsistence minimum in the country (up to UAH 2684).

“It is also planned to recalculate all pensions and benefits in December, when we will once again increase the cost of living by 3.5%,” the minister concluded..

Recall that earlier the Pension Fund of Ukraine explained whether Ukrainians who temporarily went abroad due to the military aggression of the Russian Federation will receive pensions..