Despite the war started by Russia, Ukrainians continue to receive pensions. Citizens with a pension certificate can take advantage of a number of benefits.

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The publication “On Retirement” explained exactly what benefits they are entitled to..

Free travel.

Pensioners have the right to free travel on city public transport (except metro and taxi), as well as on suburban buses and trains.

Discount on car insurance.

Owners of cars with an engine capacity of up to 2500 cc. cm or an electric motor with a power of up to 100 kW can receive a 50% discount on insurance. This benefit applies not only to pensioners, but also to persons from preferential categories using their car.

Free legal assistance.

Pensioners can receive free or significantly reduced legal services. This includes consultations, paperwork and representation in courts..

Exemption from land tax.

Pensioners may be exempt from land tax provided they own a land plot of the appropriate size:.

for gardening – up to 0.12 ha;

for dacha needs - up to 0.10 hectares.

For the construction of a residential building:.

in the village - up to 0.25 hectares;

in cities - up to 0.10 hectares;

for personal agriculture – up to 2 hectares.

Utility benefits and subsidies.

Pensioners who worked in education, medicine or culture and live in rural areas can receive 100% benefits for utility bills.

Subsidies available for other pensioners. If utility costs exceed the established mandatory payment, the pensioner has the right to partial compensation. You can submit an application through the Pension Fund or the Diya portal.

Additional benefits for certain categories.

Fuel discounts.

Elderly people living in rural areas can receive benefits for the purchase of solid or liquid fuel, as well as liquefied gas for home heating.

Benefits for children of war.

This category of citizens has the right to discounts on utility bills, privileges in receiving vacations and access to other social guarantees.

You can find out more about the available benefits and the conditions for their registration through local social protection authorities or official online resources such as “Diya”.

Let us remind you whether you can apply for a pension if you are abroad.