In connection with the change in the subsistence level in Ukraine, from December 1, 2018, the recalculation of pensions.

This was stated by the deputy head of the department for control and consideration of citizens' applications - the head of the department on the appointment of pensions of the pension fund of the Pension Fund of Ukraine Galina Mastyugina during a press conference on Friday, Ukrinform reports..

"Today I will say only that from December 1 recount will be made in connection with the change in the subsistence level. And such a living wage for people who have lost efficiency, will be 1497 UAH, "- said Mastyugina.

In addition, she added, for the restatement of the pension, the minimum pensions.

"For example, persons who have reached the age of 65, and women who are 30 years old, and men of 35 years of insurance experience, are provided with a minimum pension of 40% of the minimum wage. That is, next year the minimum wage will change, pensions will also be transferred to 65-year-olds, "the official said..

At the same time, when asked about the possible size of the pension in 2019, Mastyugina replied that "the minimum pension is determined at the level of the subsistence minimum for persons who have lost their capacity for work".