Ukrainians can raise pensions since October
Prime Minister Vladimir Groisman said that in the case of the adoption by Parliament of draft law on pension reform until July 15, the government will be able to increase pensions from 1 October.
He stated this during a meeting with representatives of regional media, Government portal reports.
“I am convinced that with the support of the Ukrainian Parliament of 226 votes, we are able to complete this session until July 15 to vote on the basis of the whole, and from October 1 in the country all to raise pensions. I understand how to do it, and willing to take responsibility. I will ask the support of Ukrainian citizens and will seek the support of the Ukrainian Parliament. I am deeply convinced that with this support system will be changed, it will be absolutely right to work in the interests of Ukrainian citizens”, – said the Prime Minister.
He added that this year should change this situation, when 80% of Ukrainians receive the minimum pension.
According to officials, pension reform should include three criteria: fairness, balanced Pension Fund, and increased pensions.
Groysman said that it is unfair when a significant part of pensioners who in due time didn’t pay a penny to the Pension Fund, receive the same minimum pension, those pensioners who have to pay these fees.
The new pension reform, according to the head of the government, will allow for 7 years to completely eliminate the deficit of the Pension Fund of 140 billion UAH.
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Recall, Groisman writes a draft pension reform, which involves the growth of payments. According to Groisman, the pension reform, which provides for the increase of pensions of Ukrainians and settlement of the Pension Fund deficit until 2024, is one of the main tasks for the Ukrainian authorities.