Social Benefit Funding as of May 5, 2023
By May 5, 2023, the government had financed a series of payments providing substantial support to Ukrainians. Pension disbursements totaled 17.3 billion UAH, with 2.4 billion UAH distributed via Ukrposhta JSC and 14.9 billion UAH through authorized banks.
Insurance payments reached 1.6 billion UAH, including 0.3 billion UAH allocated for sick leave benefits. Additionally, 9.6 billion UAH was earmarked for social assistance and other forms of support.
Services of the Pension Fund of Ukraine
In May, the Pension Fund of Ukraine has already delivered 210,000 services to individuals who applied to its offices. These figures highlight the government’s active role in social welfare.
These payments form a critical component of state assistance amid economic challenges, particularly due to the war’s impact on the country. Ensuring social guarantees—such as pensions and sick leave—helps stabilize Ukrainians’ financial situations and maintains the social fabric during difficult times. The Pension Fund’s performance underscores a growing demand for social services and the government’s continued efforts in this area.