Limit indexation of pensions is a “temporary measure”. This was stated by the Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. He admitted that the indexation on inflation may occur in 2017, according to TASS.
«On the whole, (it) is a temporary measure, but our goal was, and is not to fuel inflation, thereby devalue and pensions and other social benefits as well. Because the worst thing happens when indexing, and then inflation is rising and there are well-known costs “- said Medvedev at a meeting on measures of social support of citizens.
« Of course, seniors are now very difficult, we are all well aware ” , – said Russian Prime Minister at a meeting on measures of social support of citizens. Medvedev stressed that he considers it possible to return to the question of indexation of pensions in the next year.
In May Crimea zhitelnitsya Medvedev complained the lack of indexation of pensions during his visit to the peninsula. In response, Prime Minister said that the indexation of “nowhere.” “There is simply no money. We will find the money – do indexing. You stay here, you all the best, good mood and health, “- said Medvedev
In October 2015 the government decided to index pensions by 4% in 2016.. This social bloc of the government advocated the indexation of pensions on actual inflation, which, according to the Economic Development Ministry forecast was 12.2%. As a result, on February 1 this year, all insurance and retirement pensions for state pensions were indexed by 4%. Also, social payments have been increased.
In December last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed the hope that in 2016 the government will find a way to index pensions to the actual rate of inflation. “We will see what will happen in the economy. I would really like us to actual inflation for 2016 at least been able to resolve this issue. Do not know if it will or not, “- said Putin.
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