#Pension Fund

A 0.00 UAH subsidy does not strip you of your benefit: PFU explains how to claim the 50% discount

Economy 09/11/2026, 05:44

The PFU clarified: when the subsidy is 0.00 UAH, a person entitled to a benefit can claim it from the month of application. The benefit and the subsidy are not cumulative — one form of support is chosen.

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Pension Fund cut pension after recalculation: lawyer explains why this is illegal and how to get your money back

Economy 09/10/2026, 07:20

Attorney Olga Khomich stated that Article 42 of the pension law contains no mechanism for reducing an assigned pension, and that courts in most cases classify such a reduction as an unlawful review. For military pensions, the protection is expressly enshrined in Article 63.

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PFU Explains How Ukrainians Aged 60+ Can Receive a Housing Subsidy Even If the Right to a Retirement Pension Has Not Been Granted

Economy 09/10/2026, 06:50

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has clarified that citizens aged 60+ who do not have the right to a retirement pension can still receive a housing subsidy if they have 15 years of insurance record and received social assistance for an underprivileged family during the reference period.

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State money for housing for IDPs: who and how to receive the monthly compensation

Economy 09/08/2026, 08:04

Ukrainians who provide housing free of charge to internally displaced persons can receive a monthly state compensation. The payment is processed through the Pension Fund for six months, with automatic extension after a re-verification.

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How to check whether your pension was calculated correctly: a lawyer names three key blocks and documents for an audit

Economy 09/08/2026, 06:40

Attorney Serhiy Lytvynenko explained how a pensioner can check the correctness of their pension calculation without knowing the formula: it is enough to conduct an audit of the pension file and cross-check the PFU data with personal documents. In 2026, the recalculation is regulated by Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 236 of February 25.

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Mothers with many children in Ukraine will receive up to 1,038 hryvnias added to their pension: who and how will get the supplement from September 2026

Economy 09/07/2026, 06:38

From September 2026, mothers with many children in Ukraine will receive a special pension supplement of 908 to 1,038 hryvnias per month. The payment is granted automatically on the basis of the data in the pension file.

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PFU automatically recalculated housing subsidies: who saw their payments rise and who saw them cut

Economy 09/07/2026, 06:26

In August 2026, the Pension Fund of Ukraine automatically recalculated housing subsidies for households whose aggregate income changed by more than 50%. Payments could either rise or fall — there is no need to contact the PFU with an application.

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Buying a car could cost a Ukrainian their housing subsidy: PFU names two key criteria

Economy 09/04/2026, 05:53

The PFU warned: buying a car worth more than 100,000 hryvnia or owning a vehicle less than five years old may lead to a refusal of the housing subsidy. Recipients must notify the Fund about major transactions.

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Deposit over 100,000 hryvnias: when housing subsidies may be reviewed in 2026

Economy 09/03/2026, 06:01

In 2026, deposits totaling more than 100,000 hryvnias may become a ground for refusing a housing subsidy. We break down how the PFU sums up accounts and why money on a card is not equated to a deposit.

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Almost 2,600 hryvnias monthly: who in Ukraine is entitled to a Chernobyl pension supplement in 2026

Economy 09/02/2026, 06:49

In Ukraine in 2026, non-working pensioners residing in the resettlement zones after the Chernobyl accident are granted a monthly pension supplement of 2,595 hryvnias. The payment is enshrined in the law on the state budget and does not extend to those who moved to the zones after the accident.

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Pension at 50 in Ukraine: who is eligible for early retirement and what length of service is required in 2026

Economy 09/01/2026, 06:39

In Ukraine, miners and workers in hazardous industries listed in List No. 1 can retire from the age of 50 provided they have the required insurance record. RBC-Ukraine reviewed the current conditions for granting and recalculating benefits for 2026.

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19,400 hryvnias for winter preparation: which Ukrainians will receive the payment and how to apply from September 1

Economy 08/31/2026, 18:38

From September 1 to October 30, 2026, Ukrainian families in the zone up to 50 km from the front and the border will be able to apply for a one-time payment of 19,400 hryvnias for winter preparation. The expected number of recipients is 350,000–380,000 households.

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570 hryvnia without an application: which age-based top-ups are automatically added to pensions for Ukrainian retirees in 2026

Economy 08/30/2026, 07:44

In 2026, Ukrainian pensioners over 80 automatically receive a 570-hryvnia top-up to their pension. For the 70–75 and 75–80 age categories, payments of 300 and 456 hryvnia are provided.

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Employing a relative may reduce your housing subsidy: how the PFU counts income and over what period

Economy 08/29/2026, 06:47

The PFU clarified that employing a previously unemployed family member may reduce the housing subsidy due to a rise in total income, while at the same time eliminating the risk of being denied assistance for lack of USC. The size of the review depends on the reporting period.

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Working pensioners in Ukraine can receive a higher payout: lawyer explains how the recalculation works

Economy 08/29/2026, 06:40

Lawyer Liubomyr Kozhukhov explained that working pensioners in Ukraine can receive a higher payout upon recalculation, but the right to it is not tied to September and arises in any month once the required record is present.

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An error in the work record book does not deprive you of the right to a preferential pension: a lawyer explains how to confirm your service record without entries

Economy 08/28/2026, 09:15

Lawyer Alena Chmona explained that errors in the work record book do not deprive a person of the right to a preferential pension. The service record can be confirmed through a clarifying certificate from the enterprise, an OK-5 certificate, or witness testimony, even if the employer has been liquidated.

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20% Pension Supplement: Which Ukrainian Pensioners Are Eligible for an Additional Payment for Living in Mountainous Areas

Economy 08/27/2026, 08:43

Pensioners connected to officially recognized mountainous settlements in Ukraine may receive a 20% pension supplement. XAB.info has broken down the eligibility conditions and the required documents.

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Pensioner Moved In With Their Children: Ukraine's Pension Fund Explains Whether the Housing Subsidy Will Be Preserved

Economy 08/27/2026, 08:22

Ukraine's Pension Fund clarified that a pensioner moving in with their children is not automatically deprived of their housing subsidy, but must notify the fund within 30 days, and the amount of assistance may change to reflect the new household composition.

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