Pension Cuts Hit Families of Fallen Soldiers: Why Recaluclation Falls Short.

Pension Recalculation Challenges

According to Novyny.live: Concerns are mounting over how pension recalculations affect families of soldiers killed in Russia's aggression against Ukraine between 2014 and 2018. During that period, these families received pensions based on the full cash allowance of the deceased service member. However, starting in 2019, military pay increased, prompting many families to request a recalculation of their benefits.

Currently, the Pension Fund of Ukraine only considers the base salary and rank-based pay when recalculating. As a result, survivor pensions have dropped by 1.5 to 2 times below what they should be. Moreover, no indexation was applied to these payments until 2022, worsening the financial strain.

Danylo Hetmantsev noted: 'We have a paradox: when awarding a pension, the state recognizes all components of a soldier's income, but during recalculation, it conveniently forgets some of them.'

By 2026, the minimum pension will be 3,406 hryvnias, provided the recipient has sufficient insurance record. For a single dependent family member, the survivor pension will amount to 2,595 hryvnias. These figures underscore the urgent need to fix the recalculation process for families of fallen soldiers, who deserve dignified support during this difficult time.

This situation has sparked serious anxiety among affected families, who rely on stable financial support. The failure to conduct accurate pension recalculations not only violates their rights but also erodes trust in state institutions responsible for social welfare. Resolving this issue is critical, as providing proper support to the families of fallen soldiers is a key element of national remembrance and justice in Ukraine.