New ID Cards for Social Assistance Recipients Introduced by Ukraine’s Pension Fund

Ruling of the Pension Fund of Ukraine’s Executive Board

According to Пенсії (RSS): A ruling issued on March 20, 2026, under number 12-1 by the Pension Fund of Ukraine’s executive board establishes the procedures for creating and distributing identification documents to individuals receiving state social benefits as defined by Ukrainian law. This regulation took effect on May 1, 2026.

How to Obtain the ID Card

These identification cards are provided to people who qualify for assistance under Ukraine’s laws 'On State Social Assistance to Persons with Disabilities from Childhood and Children with Disabilities' and 'On State Social Assistance to Persons Not Entitled to a Pension and Persons with Disabilities.' To receive the card, the individual must submit a formal request for its production.

• Applications can be submitted in person at any regional office of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, regardless of the applicant’s registered or declared place of residence.
• Additionally, once the technical capability is available, applications can be submitted through the Pension Fund of Ukraine’s web portal for electronic services, using a qualified electronic signature.
• If the social assistance recipient is a minor or legally incapacitated, the application must be filed by a parent or other legal guardian.

The ID cards are issued by the regional Pension Fund office specified in the application.

The introduction of these new identification cards for state social assistance recipients aims to simplify access to social guarantees and improve the tracking of such individuals. This initiative may also help raise public awareness about their rights to social support, which is a key aspect of the country’s social policy. In this context, wider use of the Pension Fund’s electronic services could significantly reduce administrative hurdles for citizens in need of assistance.

In light of these new ID cards, it's essential to recognize the broader context of financial support in Ukraine. Recently, the Pension Fund allocated over 45 billion UAH for social payments, highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing social welfare. For more details on the significant funding and its impact on beneficiaries, you can read about it here.