The Pension Fund of Ukraine reminded that all pension recipients are obligated to timely report changes in personal data. In case of ignoring this requirement, the state may reduce payments or even demand the return of overpaid funds. This is stated in the official statement of the Pension Fund. This is reported by the publication “At Pension”.
What changes need to be reported
The fund emphasizes that the correctness of pension payments depends on the relevance of the data. Therefore, any updates must be transmitted to the Pension Fund within ten days. Primarily, this concerns:
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Change of passport or surname
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Updating contact information
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Change of bank details
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Changes in employment status
If a pensioner does not report such changes, the fund is forced to adjust payments. In case of overpayments, they will be considered unlawfully received and will be required to be returned. “Failure to report or timely inform about changes in circumstances may lead to illegal payments of funds that are subject to mandatory return,” the Pension Fund explains.
How to submit updated data to the Pension Fund
The fund has provided several ways to submit information. The easiest way is through the electronic cabinet on the Pension Fund portal, where you can fill out an application and attach copies of documents. An alternative option is to appeal to the territorial administration in person. If such an opportunity is not available, it is allowed to send a registered letter with copies of documents.
In cases where changes relate to employment or dismissal, the employer may also inform the Pension Fund.
The Pension Fund emphasizes: timely updating of personal data will help avoid unnecessary accruals and subsequent demands for their return.