For participants of hostilities (UBD) in Ukraine there is an opportunity for early retirement. According to the information of the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU), the military can issue their pension through the PFU's webport or personally at the service center. In addition to the main pension, UBD is entitled to additional allowances that provide financial support.
According to the legislation, combatants may apply for an early pension after reaching a certain age and the required experience of work: men - after 55 years and work experience of at least 25 years, women - after 50 years and experience of at least 20 years. These privileges apply to those who have served in the war zone, participating in measures to ensure the defense of Ukraine.
The amount of the pension depends on several factors: the length of service, the level of wages from which the contributions were paid. However, there are some increase and additional payments for combatants: an increase in 25% of the subsistence minimum, which is determined for persons who have lost their capacity. Targeted financial assistance for a living in the amount of 40 UAH. Monthly targeted assistance if the pension does not reach 4958 UAH. These surcharges help to provide additional financial support for those who have served in combat.
In order to obtain a UBD pension, you must apply and originals of certain documents. The list of documents includes: a passport of a citizen of Ukraine. Identification code (registration number of the taxpayer's account card). Labor book or work experience. Documents on military service. Wage certificate until December 2016 (if there are no data in the register of insured persons). Certificate of UBD. Certificate of participation in measures to ensure the defense of Ukraine. Photo. The application can be submitted through the PFC electronic services or by contacting any Pension Fund Center in person.
Participants in hostilities in Ukraine provide preferential conditions for retirement, as well as additional payments and assistance. It is important to submit all the necessary documents for pension in a timely manner to provide yourself with financial support in the future.
