PFU explained whether it is now possible to receive a pension by proxy.

The Pension Fund of Ukraine explained that it is possible to receive a pension by proxy, but the validity of the proxy is limited to 12 months according to Ukrainian legislation.

The press service of the PFU reports that a pensioner can authorize another person to receive their pension by proxy, according to Article 47 of the Law of Ukraine 'On Mandatory State Pension Insurance'.

After 12 months, the pensioner must personally go to any service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine and submit an application to continue receiving a pension by proxy. 'Payment by proxy is carried out for one more year, starting from the month following the submission of the application,' the message states.

Note that an expert spoke about the opportunities that have emerged for pensioners.