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The Pension Fund of Ukraine has clarified that a female pensioner with internally displaced person (IDP) status, who receives a retirement pension of 8,400 hryvnias, will have her living allowance automatically renewed for another six months. This is possible because her pension is less than 10,380 hryvnias, the threshold set by the Cabinet of Ministers for automatic benefit extensions. Under Cabinet Resolution No. 332 of March 20, 2022, living allowances are provided to IDPs. For context, this policy aims to simplify support for vulnerable groups amid ongoing displacement caused by the war.
Automatic Renewal of Payments
A key detail is that retirees are subject to a separate rule for automatic payment continuation. This rule applies to those whose pension does not exceed four times the subsistence minimum for individuals who have lost the ability to work. In 2026, this cap will be 10,380 hryvnias. Since the woman’s pension in this case is 8,400 hryvnias, it qualifies as grounds for extending the allowance.
The fact that a pensioner is employed and receives income in the form of wages does not affect the automatic renewal of the living allowance.
Therefore, even if the pensioner continues to work, it will not impact her receipt of the housing benefit.
This information is crucial for many internally displaced persons who lost their homes due to the war or other circumstances and require social support. The automatic renewal of living allowances ensures financial stability for these individuals, which is especially important amid economic uncertainty. Establishing a threshold for automatic payment continuation, as well as accounting for employment income, underscores the state’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population.
In addition to the automatic renewal of living allowances for retirees, many displaced individuals are seeking comprehensive guidance on available support. For example, displaced residents from Izium have recently received essential information regarding housing assistance. This illustrates the broader efforts to ensure that those affected by the ongoing conflict are well-informed about their rights and available benefits.