#Social Assistance

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on basic social assistance, consolidating fragmented payments for low-income families into a single targeted system based on individual needs.

Certain categories of Ukrainians, in particular persons with disabilities since childhood, have the legal right to simultaneously receive social assistance and a survivor's pension.

The Verkhovna Rada committee supported the bill on basic social assistance for the second reading, consolidating disparate payments to support low-income families.

PFU confirmed: the one-time Independence Day payment will not affect the calculation of basic social assistance. 🇺🇦💰 One-time payments are not counted in family income, so the amount of support will not change. #socialassistance #PFU #IndependenceDay

Since May 1, 2026, Ukraine has begun issuing ID cards for recipients of state social assistance. The document can be obtained through the Pension Fund—even on behalf of minors. This is part of a large-scale social support reform. 🇺🇦📄