In the current economic situation, the issue of financial support for the elderly remains one of the most pressing. Some citizens of Ukraine have the opportunity to count on monthly payments in addition to their main pension. However, not everyone can receive this assistance — the legislation establishes strict selection criteria.

Legal basis and conditions for appointment

Information about additional payments is confirmed by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Law of Ukraine "On State Social Assistance to Persons Not Entitled to a Pension and Persons with Disabilities". According to the document, the supplement is appointed only to those citizens who meet all established requirements at once.

The system for checking conditions works on the principle of exclusion: if at least one of the mandatory conditions is not met, the appointment of the payment will be refused. This means that applicants must carefully check their compliance with the criteria before submitting an application.

Ways to submit an application

The state has provided several convenient channels for citizens wishing to arrange a supplement. The applicant can choose the most suitable format for interacting with the Pension Fund:

  • Personal visit to the service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
  • Appeal through a representative of the local council.
  • Visiting the Center for the Provision of Administrative Services (TSNAP).
  • Online submission via the web portal or mobile application of the PFU.
  • Using the state digital service "Diia".

Context of the pension reform

Pension issues are at the center of attention for legislators. Earlier, the Cabinet of Ministers presented the Verkhovna Rada with a concept of a large-scale pension reform. According to the plan, the pension will be divided into a basic and an insurance part. It is expected that the bill will be submitted to parliament no later than autumn 2026.

Denis Ulyutin, Minister of Social Policy, Family and National Unity, commenting on the key changes in the future system, voiced important figures. In particular, within the framework of the new model, the minimum pension in the solidarity system should not fall below 6,000 hryvnia. In addition, for citizens with a long work experience (40 years), there is a possibility of increasing payments by 1.5–2 times.