How retirees who left temporarily occupied territories can restore their pensions: a comprehensive step-by-step guide
Ukrainian citizens who had to leave temporarily occupied territories due to military actions or other circumstances still have the opportunity to resume receiving pensions and other social benefits.
This issue becomes especially relevant for those who, due to unavoidable reasons, had to leave their place of residence and are now seeking legitimate ways to restore financial support from the state.
Restoring a pension after an involuntary departure from the temporarily occupied territories involves submitting certain documents and applying to the appropriate pension authorities.
This can be done through several channels, depending on each retiree’s individual situation.
Citizens need to personally or via authorized representatives submit an application to the Pension Fund of Ukraine, confirming that they do not receive pension or social benefits from the territory of the Russian Federation, which is a mandatory condition for reinstatement.
Methods include visiting a local PFU office in person, calling the hotline at 0800-503-753 to arrange a video consultation with a specialist, or using the electronic cabinet on the official website for online submission.
Additionally, applications can be sent by mail to the relevant regional office.
It is also important to note that the Ukrainian government recently approved new rules for pension increases, especially concerning retirees who receive payments under special laws.
These changes create additional opportunities for social support and help ensure a decent quality of life for retirees in difficult circumstances.