--- title: "Heroes of Ukraine to Receive Pension Supplement of 1,038 Hryvnias: Who is Eligible and How to Apply Starting in 2026" description: "Starting January 1, 2026, Heroes of Ukraine are entitled to a monthly pension supplement of 1,038 hryvnias. The payment is assigned in addition to the main pension if they are eligible for it by age, disability, or length of service." date: 2026-10-19T03:34:19.731Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/heroes-ukraine-pension-supplement-1038-hryvnias-2026 tags: [ukraine, pension, heroes-of-ukraine, social-benefits, pension-fund] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Heroes of Ukraine to Receive Pension Supplement of 1,038 Hryvnias: Who is Eligible and How to Apply Starting in 2026 ![Elderly woman handing documents to an employee through a protective glass at a public institution](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/19/geroyi-ukrainy-doplata-k-pensii-1038-griven-2026/geroyi-ukrainy-doplata-k-pensii-1038-griven-2026-1.webp) ## Key Points - Starting January 1, 2026, Heroes of Ukraine will receive a monthly pension supplement of 1,038 hryvnias. - The supplement is assigned in addition to the main pension and is intended for Heroes eligible for old-age, disability, survivor's, or length-of-service pensions. - The decision on assignment is made by the Pension Fund within 10 days from the date of submitting the application with documents. Starting January 1, 2026, Heroes of Ukraine are entitled to a monthly pension supplement of 1,038 hryvnias. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Pension Fund of Ukraine. The payment serves as a pension for special merits to the state and is assigned in addition to the main pension rather than replacing it. ### What the Supplement Entails We are talking specifically about a pension supplement for special merits to Ukraine. The Pension Fund emphasized that this payment is not a separate pension and is not equated to a monthly payment of three minimum wages. Different payment rules may apply to certain categories of individuals, so it is important to clarify the conditions for your specific case when applying. ### Who Can Receive the Bonus The right to the supplement belongs to Heroes of Ukraine who simultaneously have the right to an old-age pension, disability pension, survivor's pension, or length-of-service pension. Thus, the title of Hero of Ukraine provides not only state recognition but also a specific financial bonus which, according to the fund, many people are unaware of. ### How to Apply for the Payment To receive the supplement, you must apply to the Pension Fund of Ukraine with a statement and the necessary package of documents. The decision on granting the supplement is made within 10 days, and the period is calculated from the day of submitting the application with all required documents. ### Simplified Length-of-Service Confirmation As a reminder, Ukraine has simplified the procedure for confirming work experience for pension assignment in cases where the labor book is lost or contains inaccuracies. In such a situation, a person can provide other supporting documents, and in their absence, testimonies from at least two witnesses who worked together with them. ### Additional Benefits for Veterans Separately, the Pension Fund and specialized agencies remind that military personnel and veterans are entitled to discounts on utility services. Combat participants are provided with a 75% discount, and persons with disabilities resulting from war receive a 100% discount within established standards. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Пенсии для Героев Украины: кто и на какие ежемесячные доплаты может рассчитывать](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/pensiyi-geroyiv-ukrayini-hto-ta-ki-shchomisyachni-1792211179.html) - Primary source: supplement amount 1,038 UAH, effective date from 01.01.2026, categories of recipients, decision period 10 days, clarification on the pension supplement for special merits. - [Доплаты к пенсии для украинцев 70+: какие выплаты гарантирует государство](https://focus.ua/economics/767872-doplaty-k-pensii-v-2026-godu-kto-iz-ukraincev-70-poluchit-dopolnitelnye-vyplaty) - Contextual source on pension supplements in 2026; does not confirm the specific amount of 1,038 UAH for Heroes, used only as background. - [Кто рискует остаться без пенсии: юрист напомнил о документах для выплат](https://focus.ua/economics/765631-kakie-dokumenty-nuzhny-dlya-oformleniya-pensii-polnyy-spisok) - Contextual source on documents and confirmation of work experience; aligns with the block on simplified length-of-service confirmation in the basis. ## FAQ ### How much is the pension supplement for Heroes of Ukraine in 2026? The monthly supplement amount is 1,038 hryvnias, effective from January 1, 2026. ### Is this supplement a separate pension? No, it is a pension supplement for special merits to Ukraine. It is assigned in addition to the main pension and is not equated to a payment of three minimum wages. ### How long does the Pension Fund take to make a decision on assigning the supplement? The decision is made within 10 days from the day of submitting the application with all necessary documents.