In 2025, pensions may be suspended for some pensioners who have the status of an internally displaced person (IDP). This applies to those who have not used their bank accounts in the last 12 months or have not passed the mandatory identification. This became known from the draft state budget of Ukraine for 2025, which the government submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration.
As part of this initiative, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is trying to optimize state budget spending, taking into account the difficult economic situation and the growing financial burden on the country. Here are the categories of pensioners who may be subject to the suspension of pension payments:
- Pensioners without funds movement . These are those who received IDP status before February 24, 2022 and did not use their pension funds during the last 12 months. Such a situation may indicate that the person is not in Ukraine or does not need financial support, so the Pension Fund may stop payments until the circumstances are clarified.
- Pensioners who have not passed identification . According to the legislation, internally displaced persons must undergo regular identification to confirm their status and the right to receive social benefits. If the pensioner does not go through this procedure, payments may be suspended until it is completed.
How to restore pensions?
Payments can be resumed by applying to the regional office of the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU). Pensioners will have to explain the reason for the lack of movement of funds or provide proof of identification. It is important to apply in a timely manner to avoid delays in the resumption of benefits.
Why is this important?
These changes may cause concern among retirees, in particular those who regularly use their retirement accounts, but for various reasons were unable to pass identification. However, the government argues for such measures by the need to provide targeted assistance to those who really need support, as well as by optimizing state budget expenditures.
