New social assistance rules: what income is now taken into account and what is not
20 March 2025 13:43
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 303, which amends the procedure for calculating the average monthly total family income for receiving state social assistance. Now, some payments are no longer taken into account when calculating subsidies, while others are added to the total income. This is reported by the Pension Fund of Ukraine, "Komersant Ukrainian" informs
Main changes in the calculation of total family income
Resolution No. 303 clarified the list of payments that are taken into account or not taken into account when calculating the average monthly family income. The key changes include:
- Thehousing subsidy is not included in the total family income. This means that receiving such assistance will not affect the possibility of receiving other types of social assistance.
- Alimony is included in the average monthly total family income. Thus, the alimony received will now be taken into account when calculating the right to state aid.
- Military salaries will be taken into account in the amount remaining after payment of the military fee. This will help to determine the income of servicemen more correctly when awarding housing subsidies.
How this will affect recipients of subsidies and assistance
The changes to the resolution may affect many citizens, in particular:
- Tenants who receive a rental subsidy will not lose their right to other types of assistance because of this payment.
- Families with children receiving alimony may see changes in their income calculations for subsidies and other benefits.
- Military personnel will receive a fairer calculation of their income when applying for state aid.
What citizens should do in connection with the changes
Citizens already receiving social benefits or subsidies are advised to:
- Read the details of Resolution No. 303 on the official website of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
- Check whether their status as a recipient of subsidies or other benefits changes.
- If necessary, contact the social security authorities to clarify the details of the recalculation.
