From 2026, special pensions will be indexed differently: what does this mean for prosecutors.

According to inkorr.com: From 2026, all pensions, including special ones, will be indexed according to the same rules, which may lead to a reduction in payments for prosecutors and other recipients of special pensions. The government has approved a bill aimed at ensuring a transparent and fair recalculation, but this may cause dissatisfaction among those receiving high pensions. This was reported by

a representative of the Cabinet in the Verkhovna Rada, Taras Melnychuk

The Cabinet proposes to unify the indexing process by abolishing the link of special pensions to the salaries of prosecutors and law enforcement officials. According to Taras Melnychuk, this will allow for a fair approach to all categories of pensioners.

Changes to pension calculations in 2026

The bill provides for the following changes:

• All pensions, including special pensions, will be indexed under the same conditions, regardless of the increase in pensioners' salaries.

• The recalculation of pensions for military personnel and combatants will become more understandable and predictable.

• After deductions according to court rulings or enforcement orders, the pension amount cannot be lower than the minimum subsistence level for persons not able to work (2361 UAH as of 2025).

These changes are aimed at correcting the imbalance where special pensioners, particularly prosecutors, received significantly higher payments than ordinary citizens.

Pension calculation rules for prosecutors

Recently, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading a bill that clarifies the rules for prosecutors:

• Pensions for tenure will be appointed only after retirement from the prosecutor's office.

• Payments for law enforcement officials and prosecutors will depend on the growth of citizens' income and inflation.

• Changes to pension legislation will be made only by a separate law on compulsory state pension insurance.

The average pension in Ukraine in 2024 was about 5400 UAH, while special pensions could reach tens of thousands of UAH. The new rules aim to reduce this difference; however, they may encounter some resistance from influential groups.

Changes in the pension system are an important step towards greater fairness in payments. The bill, which seeks to balance the interests of various categories of pensioners, reflects the government's intention to provide equal opportunities for all. At the same time, the implementation of these changes may pose a challenge, considering the interests of those directly affected.