Thousands of Ukrainians May Lose Their Pensions: How to Protect Your Rights

Thousands of Ukrainians who have honestly worked for decades risk remaining without their deserved pensions or receiving much lower payments due to formal errors in their workbooks and the bureaucratic rigidity of the Pension Fund. This is noted by journalist Irina Polyakova in her article. She emphasizes that the 'volatile mix' of bureaucracy and irresponsibility at enterprises complicates the lives of pensioners.

The rampant bureaucracy of officials and irresponsibility at enterprises is precisely that volatile mix that has complicated, complicates right now, and will continue to complicate the lives of many Ukrainians.

Real Example: A Veteran Left Without a Pension

For example, the story of Mykola Vasylovych, a veteran, speaks to how small inaccuracies in documents left him without a pension. After the full-scale invasion, he applied to the Pension Fund for his pension but was denied due to errors in his work record.

The judicial path, archival references, and free legal assistance can help in such situations. It is necessary to act proactively and check your documents to avoid problems in the future and ensure a decent pension that you deserve.

Pension payments can be complicated due to formal errors in workbooks, so it is important to check your documents in a timely manner and act proactively to avoid unnecessary difficulties in the future.