The Russians raise pensions – Days.Ru

the Average pension in Russia will increase by almost 500 rubles. And the average size of pension after it will increase by 5.8%, will amount to 13.7 thousand rubles.

Now the average pension insurance in Russia – 13,2 thousand rubles, said the Pension Fund of Russia (PFR).

Earlier, the Minister of labour and social protection of Russia Maxim Topilin said that in the current year insurance old-age pension will be increased twice. In February, by 5.4%. And in April, even to 0%. Only 5.8%.

Social benefits will also be higher by 5.4% from 1 February. We are talking about the benefits of Chernobyl, veterans, disabled children’s benefits.

Also, retirees have begun to receive a lump sum payment of five thousand rubles. The money came for 60% of recipients.

in addition, it became known that the Finance Ministry intends to determine the amount of the pension based on the need criteria. “If we take program improvement strategy the pension system more equitable, which provide large the pensions of those who need these pensions, and, accordingly, lower the, who needs less…” - said Finance Minister Anton Siluanov during Gaidar forum.

According to the Minister, this approach will allow to save money and direct them to health care and education. the Need to increase these costs stems from the fact that for pensioners it’s the access to quality medical care. Siluanov said that the they are almost higher than the increase in their pension. This approach Siluanov called the “maneuver within the budget.”