New Minimum Survivor's Pension Payment Set for 2026 in Ukraine.

Survivor's Pension in Ukraine to See Increased Minimum Payment in 2026

According to Novyny.live: Ukrainian law provides a state pension for citizens who have lost a family breadwinner. A new guaranteed minimum payment for this survivor's pension will take effect in 2026. Under the updated regulations, the minimum payment will be set at 5,190 hryvnias. This type of pension is a key part of the social safety net for families who have suffered a loss.

Eligibility for a survivor's pension is granted to non-working family members who were dependent on the deceased breadwinner at the time of death. Qualified individuals include:

• Spouses who are of retirement age or have a disability;
• Parents aged 60 or older, or those with a disability;
• Minor children (under 18) or children with a disability, regardless of age.

According to Law No. 1058 'On Mandatory State Pension Insurance', the pension for one dependent person cannot be less than 100% of the official subsistence minimum. In 2026, the subsistence minimum for non-working persons is set at 2,595 hryvnias. Therefore, the minimum pension for one dependent will be 5,190 hryvnias. For two dependents, the payment will be 120% of the subsistence minimum, and for three dependents, it will be 150%.

How to Apply for the Survivor's Pension

To apply for a survivor's pension, an application must be submitted using the standard form from the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU), along with several required documents. These documents typically include:

• Passport and identification code;
• Marriage certificate (if applicable);
• Death certificate of the breadwinner;
• Documentation proving the applicant was a dependent.

The legislative changes are designed to improve social protection for those who have lost a breadwinner and to help ensure their financial well-being. This update to the pension system reflects the state's ongoing efforts to support vulnerable segments of the population and adapt social benefits to current economic realities.