In 2025, thousands of beneficiaries received full utility bills: how to regain legal discounts

In 2025, thousands of Ukrainian beneficiaries, such as military personnel, veterans, and Chernobyl victims, became victims of new rules that changed the conditions for providing benefits for utility services. These rules contradict Ukrainian legislation and the Constitution, causing serious public outcry. Lawyer Dmytro Korsun in his YouTube video explained who exactly lost their benefits and how to fight for justice through the court process.

In 2025, thousands of Ukrainian beneficiaries, including military personnel, veterans, and Chernobyl victims, received utility bills without considering the discounts guaranteed by the state. Changes in governmental regulations contradict the legislation of Ukraine and the Constitution, which led to this situation. Lawyer Dmytro Korsun in a new video on the YouTube channel 'Legal Network' explained who lost their benefits and how to restore justice through the court.

Who has lost their benefits?

Among those affected by these changes are the most vulnerable groups of the population with guaranteed social support, such as military personnel, veterans, Chernobyl victims, widows and families of fallen heroes, former prisoners of concentration camps, and others.

Flaws in legislation

After amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers' decree No. 389, the rights of citizens enshrined in laws were restricted, establishing discounts only for families with an income of one person not exceeding 4240 hryvnias. This led to serious financial losses for Ukrainians, who now spend from 600 to 1500 hryvnias more per month on utility services.

Actions in court

The lawyer emphasizes that the changes made by the government are illegal, as decrees cannot violate laws. The Constitutional Court has already confirmed that social guarantees cannot be canceled by subordinate acts.

Returning money: advice

To restore their benefits and receive compensation for overpaid funds, citizens should contact the Pension Fund and file a lawsuit. If the decision is made in favor of the plaintiff, they will not only regain their benefits but also receive reimbursement for the period from May 1, 2025.

Ukrainian beneficiaries in 2025 became the subject of new rules regarding the provision of social benefits for utility services. Legislative changes limited the rights of vulnerable groups, lawyers will have to fight for justice in court to return citizens their legal benefits.