Ukrainian families with low incomes can apply for basic social assistance, which allows you to combine several separate types of government support into one payment. You can do this through Diya. Moreover, the amount of such payment is not fixed: the amount is calculated individually depending on the composition of the family and its average monthly total income. In 2026, the base value for calculation is UAH 4,500.

The basic payment rules are described on the Diya portal. According to the information released, the program provides for the replacement of several types of social assistance with one payment. We're talking about:.

You can apply online through the Diya application or in person at the service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. To submit an application electronically, an authorized family representative must:.

The procedure involves two stages. First, the family submits an application for intent to receive basic social assistance.. After this, the system determines the approximate payment amount. If the proposed amount suits the family, an application for payment is submitted.

However, the transition to a new type of assistance is not automatic after the first request.. If the family does not agree with the calculated amount and does not submit an application for assignment, the previously assigned types of assistance do not stop.

Basic social assistance is prescribed for 6 months. In the future, it can be automatically extended for the duration of the pilot project, subject to compliance with established criteria.

At the same time, it should be remembered: having a low income does not in itself guarantee receipt of basic social assistance.. When assigning payments, the property status of the family and the employment of its able-bodied members are also checked.. Therefore, help may not be prescribed if:.

The presence of additional housing and other property is also taken into account, although exceptions are provided for certain categories.

Separate requirements apply to able-bodied family members aged 18 to 60 years. They must: However, the rules provide for exceptions. Particularly for people who care for young children or persons in need of care.