Minimum pension, subsistence minimum rise in Ukraine

From December 1, subsistence minimum and minimum pension have increased in Ukraine, according to the state budget schedule.

Subsistence minimum now amounts to UAH 2,102 ($87.92) for the able-bodied citizens, while previously it was set at UAH 2,007 ($83.95). For disabled persons, it stands at UAH 1,638 ($68.51) against UAH 1,564 ($65.42), for children under 6 years of age – at UAH 1,779 ($74.41) against UAH 1,699 ($71.07) and UAH 2,218 ($92.77) for children aged 6 to 18 against UAH 2,118 ($88.59).

Also from today, the minimum pension was raised by UAH 74 ($3.1) to UAH 1,638 ($68.51), which is the second increase this year. From July 1, it had been increased by UAH 67 ($2.8), up to UAH 1,564 ($65.42).

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Thus, the minimum pension this year will have increased by 9%, which should exceed the target inflation rate (7.4%).

The size of the maximum pension also increased by UAH 740 ($30.95), to UAH 16,380 ($685.14).

In addition, the maximum unemployment benefit increased to UAH 8,408 ($351.69).

Social benefits were raised as well.

So, the minimum amount of alimony for children under 6 has grown from UAH 849.5 ($35.53) to UAH 889.5 ($37.21), and for children aged 6 to 18 – from UAH 1,059 ($44.3) to UAH 1,109 ($46.39).