Ukrainian beneficiaries received utility bills without discounts: what to do.

In 2025, thousands of Ukrainian beneficiaries, including military personnel, veterans, and Chernobyl survivors, received utility bills without accounting for the state-guaranteed discounts. Changes in the government's resolution contradict Ukrainian legislation and the Constitution, which have caused this situation. Lawyer Dmytro Korsun explained in a new video on the YouTube channel 'Legal Network' who lost their benefits and how to restore justice through the court.

According to inkorr.com: In 2025, thousands of Ukrainians entitled to benefits, including military personnel, veterans, and Chernobyl survivors, found themselves under the impact of new rules regarding utility services. These changes contradict Ukrainian legislation and the Constitution, causing significant public outcry. Lawyer Dmytro Korsun explained in his YouTube video which benefits have been canceled and how to restore justice through the court.

Who has lost their benefits?

Almost all categories of the population that have guaranteed social support have been threatened. This includes military personnel, veterans, Chernobyl survivors, widows, and families of fallen heroes, as well as former prisoners of concentration camps.

Legislative shortcomings

After the amendments were made to the Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 389, citizens' rights enshrined in laws were significantly limited. Now discounts on utility services are provided only to families with an income of one person not exceeding 4240 hryvnias. This leads to serious financial losses for Ukrainians who spend from 600 to 1500 hryvnias more on utilities each month.

Actions in court

The lawyer emphasizes that the changes made by the government are illegal, as the resolution does not have the right to violate laws. The Constitutional Court has already confirmed that social guarantees cannot be canceled by sub-legislative acts.

Refund: advice

To restore their benefits and receive compensation for overpaid funds, citizens need to contact the Pension Fund and file a lawsuit in court. If a decision is made in favor of the plaintiff, they will not only restore their benefits but also receive reimbursement for the period from May 1, 2025.

Thus, Ukrainians entitled to benefits are facing new difficulties in receiving social assistance for utility services in 2025. Legal battles are becoming relevant to restore the violated rights of citizens and ensure the implementation of social guarantees enshrined in legislation.