In Ukraine, pensioners have access to a number of benefits that even the elderly themselves are often unaware of. In addition to the pension supplement, Ukrainian pensioners can take advantage of the following benefits in 2024:
- Free transportation. Pensioners have the right to free travel in public transport (with the exception of minibuses) and in suburban trains, if they have a pension card with them.
- Cancellation of payment of land tax. According to Article 281.1 of the Tax Code of Ukraine, pensioners are exempt from paying land tax.
- Free utilities. According to CMU Resolution No. 389, pensioners who live in rural areas and worked as teachers, librarians, doctors or cultural workers before retirement can receive a 100% discount on housing and communal services, fuel and gas.
- Subsidies for pensioners. Pensioners can apply for subsidies for the payment of communal services at the social service by submitting documents to the Pension Fund branch.
- Free legal assistance. All seniors are entitled to free initial legal aid. Secondary legal assistance is available provided that the pension does not exceed 4,722 hryvnias or 6,056 hryvnias for persons with disabilities. For help, you can contact the nearest legal aid office or call the hotline 0800 213 103.
- Free parking. Few of the elderly people know that they can park their cars for free in paid parking lots, according to CMU Resolution No. 585.
These benefits can significantly ease the financial burden of elderly people in Ukraine, so it is important to know your rights and opportunities.
