New Rules for Pensions, Payments, and Reservations Take Effect in Ukraine Starting June

Ukraine’s Social Policy Shifts from June 1, 2026

According to Главком: Starting June 1, 2026, Ukraine is rolling out updated policies affecting tariffs, pensions, military pay, aid for internally displaced persons (IDPs), subsidies, mobilization, and the rules for the National Cashback program. The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the fixed electricity tariff for households at 4.32 UAH per kWh until October 31, 2026. For natural gas, Naftogaz customers will continue to pay 7.96 UAH per cubic meter until April 30, 2027. These measures aim to provide price stability amid ongoing economic pressures.

In June 2026, working pensioners who accumulated at least 24 months of insurance coverage by April 2026 will see their pensions recalculated. Additionally, seniors aged 70 to 74 will receive a monthly age-based supplement of 300 UAH, those aged 75 to 79 will get 456 UAH, and individuals over 80 will receive 570 UAH. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that military personnel in rear positions will have a minimum monthly income of 30,000 UAH. Special contract payments for infantry soldiers could range from 250,000 to 400,000 UAH.

Updated Reservation Rules and Business Support

Under new reservation rules approved by the government on May 22, employees must earn at least 25,941 UAH to qualify for reservation. In frontline regions, this threshold is set at 21,600 UAH. Businesses can also access loans ranging from 1 million to 25 million euros with a five-year term and an effective annual interest rate of about 10%. For companies in frontline areas, the minimum loan amount is 500,000 euros.

From June 1, 2026, living allowances for IDP children under six years old will be granted regardless of family income, with a monthly payment of 3,000 UAH. Ukrainians have until June 30 to use funds from the National Cashback program, which offers 5% cashback on groceries, pharmacy items, and auto products, and 15% on electronics, clothing, footwear, home goods, and select food items. Cashback earnings can be applied to utility bills, medical supplies, books, and charitable donations, including support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The main session of the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT), which began on May 20, will conclude on June 25. In 2026, over 355,000 participants registered for the main session, and results will be available in their personal online accounts by July 3. An additional NMT session is scheduled from July 17 to 24. June 10 is the deadline for submitting scanned copies of work records to the Pension Fund.

Serhiy Sternenko has noted that future mobilization efforts will differ significantly from current practices.

These social policy changes in Ukraine are designed to support vulnerable groups, including pensioners, military personnel, and internally displaced individuals. Fixed energy tariffs and new allowances for IDP children may help ease financial burdens on families during economic uncertainty. The National Cashback program also plays a key role in stimulating consumption and bolstering Ukrainian businesses.