The Main Directorate of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in the Volyn Oblast appealed to citizens with an important reminder: in the event of a change in life circumstances, pensioners must report it in a timely manner, otherwise overpayments may have to be returned.
The fund emphasizes that the amount of the pension depends directly on many factors. Failure to change the circumstances on time, the system can automatically calculate excess funds, and such overpayments are subject to return - both voluntary and by court decision.
Circumstances that affect retirement include:
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Employment of a pensioner or termination of labor/business. Many surcharges and allowances are provided only for non -working pensioners.
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The retirement pension shall be terminated in case of return to work in the relevant specialty.
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Changing the place of residence, which can deprive the pensioner of allowances for work in special conditions.
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Changing the status - for example, the loss of the status of war veteran or other preferential status.
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Changes that affect the payment of special types of pension - for example, the termination of a child who receives a pension on the loss of a breadwinner.
It is possible to inform the Pension Fund about such changes in person in the service center or remotely through the electronic office on the PFU portal.
The Fund also noted that overpayments may also arise because of false data provided by the employer, including the employee's earnings or length of service.
In cases of deliberate concealment of information or fraud, the funds can be forcibly charged. The Law allows the PFU to demand the return of excess paid amounts through an administrative procedure or in court.
Experts advise pensioners to carefully monitor the changes in their status and to inform the Pension Fund in a timely manner in order to avoid unnecessary debts to the state.
