New allowances are being prepared for pensioners: who and how much will receive in 2025

According to hvylya.net: In 2025, a new system of pension allowances for people over 65 years old who meet certain conditions will start in Ukraine. The size of the guaranteed state minimum pension provision will be at least 40% of the minimum wage, which is currently 3200 hryvnias with a minimum salary of 8000 hryvnias.

The allowance will be granted to those pensioners whose pension does not reach the specified minimum. To receive additional support, one must have the appropriate work experience: at least 35 years for men and 30 years for women. If the experience is less, the amount of the supplement will be determined considering the subsistence minimum for people with disabilities.

In the case of less experience, the size of the supplement will be adjusted proportionally, considering the subsistence minimum for people with disabilities.

In 2024, pensioners received two increases in minimum pension payments: to 2840 hryvnias in January and to 3200 hryvnias in April. Although the minimum salary remained at the same level, in March the minimum pension rose to 3758 hryvnias due to indexing.

Pensioners who are granted a pension due to age, disability, length of service, or loss of a breadwinner will automatically receive the allowance from the Pension Fund, so there is no need to apply for it separately. The increase in pensions will occur upon reaching the age of 65 if payments do not meet the guaranteed level.

It is also worth mentioning the separate age allowances. Additional assistance for pensioners aged 70-74 will amount to 300 hryvnias, 75-79 years – 456 hryvnias, and for those over 80 years old – 570 hryvnias. These payments will be issued separately and can be combined with the main supplement to the minimum pension level.

The concept of Ukrainian pension payments includes new norms for allowances and indexing aimed at enhancing social guarantees and improving the lives of citizens of pension age. Establishing a minimum level of pensions and allowances ensures financial stability and helps people provide decent living conditions.