More than 17 thousand “special pensioners” will have their payments limited. How and who will be affected
5 February 16:28
The decision to introduce restrictive coefficients for pensions exceeding 10 subsistence minimums, i.e. UAH 23,610, is enshrined in Article 46 of the Law of Ukraine “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025”. This was reminded by the Pension Fund of Ukraine, according to
In early January, the government, in its first resolution of this year, established the procedure for paying pensions to certain categories of people in 2025 during martial law, determining, in particular, the specific amounts of restrictive coefficients for special pensions.
As explained by the Ministry of Social Policy, the restrictions will apply only to the amount of payment that is NOT the insurance part of the pension (i.e., for which no insurance contributions were paid), but is an additional payment from the state for work in certain security or other structures.
How will special pensions be limited?
The government decree stipulates that
– a coefficient of 0.5 will be applied to the part of the pension that exceeds 10 subsistence minimums (UAH 23,610) and does not exceed 11 subsistence minimums (UAH 25,971);
– to the part of the pension that exceeds 11 subsistence minimums (UAH 25,971) and does not exceed 13 subsistence minimums (UAH 30,693) – 0.4;
– to the part of the pension that exceeds 13 subsistence minimums (UAH 30,693) and does not exceed 17 subsistence minimums (UAH 40,137) – 0.3;
– to the part of the pension that exceeds 17 subsistence minimums (UAH 40,137) and does not exceed 21 subsistence minimums (UAH 49,581) – 0.2;
– to the part of the pension that exceeds 21 subsistence minimums (UAH 49,581) – 0.1.
Thus, the differentiation of pension amounts remains, but, as the Ministry of Social Policy emphasizes, taking into account the realities of wartime, limited funding and, most importantly, the fairness and proportionality of pension calculation, the above restrictions will apply in 2025.
Which “special pensioners” will be affected by the restrictions
The Pension Fund reminds that the restrictive coefficients apply to pensions that are granted
– in accordance with the Customs Code of Ukraine,
– the laws of Ukraine:
“On the Prosecutor’s Office”
“On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”
“On the National Bank of Ukraine;
“On the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine;
“On Civil Service”;
“On Diplomatic Service”;
“On Service in Local Self-Government Bodies;
“On Forensic Examination”;
“On the Status and Social Protection of Citizens Affected by the Chornobyl Disaster;
“On State Support of Mass Media and Social Protection of Journalists;
“On Scientific and Scientific and Technical Activities;
“On Pensions for Persons Discharged from Military Service and Certain Other Persons;
– Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine No. 379/95-VR of October 13, 1995 “On Approval of the Regulation on the Assistant Consultant of a Member of Parliament of Ukraine”.
As you know, the day before, following a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council with the participation of government officials, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a pension increase in the spring.
