Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 budget draft to the Verkhovna Rada, with expenditures of UAH 7. 2 trillion and a deficit of UAH 1.623 trillion. UAH 4.885 trillion is allocated for defense.
More than 163,000 applications for the UAH 5,000 payment have already been approved. Applications for school supplies can be submitted until November 1.
Hanna Hvozdiar has become Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Deputy ministers for restoration and social policy have also been appointed.
More than 380,000 families in frontline communities will receive a one-time payment of UAH 19,400 for heating. Applications are accepted until October 30.
Starting in 2027, assistance for children with disabilities will amount to at least 8,000 hryvnias, while higher payments will reach 16,000 hryvnias. Applications for the "Schoolchild’s Package" are accepted until November 1, 2026.
The government has exempted children under 18 from the consular fee for registration abroad. Applications from children aged 14 and over will be processed on the day they are submitted.
The government has allocated more than UAH 308. 4 million for nearly 61,000 families that applied for assistance. Payments are being made in stages; applications can be submitted until November 1.
The one-time assistance "School Student's Package" for first-graders in 2026 has not yet been launched in "Diia"; the service is under development. The payment of 5,000 hryvnias will become available later, applications will be accepted until November 1.
In 2026, about 3,000 people will be able to receive supported living services under the new model. The state will fund a specific person, not institutions.
These funds were directed, in particular, to pensions and social payments for a number of categories of the population.
The government has approved a mechanism for urgent reparations for victims of sexual violence related to the aggression of the Russian Federation. The one-time payment will be 3,000 euros, and funding will be provided by international partners.
The Government has extended the psychosocial support project in communities until 2027. This will allow for the continued operation of 305 centers and expand access to assistance.
The government has defined a mechanism for purchasing housing for IDPs in rural areas using state funds. Priority will be given to large families and persons with disabilities.
The digitization of labor books will continue after June 10, 2026, without any loss of service record. Paper documents remain valid for pension calculation purposes.
The World Bank has approved the SPIRIT project for $880 million to reform social protection. The program will cover over one million vulnerable categories of Ukrainian citizens.
The FPU will modernize trade unions through digitalization and the involvement of youth in governing bodies. Protecting workers' rights in the private sector will become a priority.
There are now seven suspects in the case involving the misappropriation of 27 million UAH intended for the de-occupied Kyiv region. The funds were embezzled through controlled charitable organizations.
The "Triumph of the Spirit. Grace of Dance" event for veteran rehabilitation was held in Kyiv. Defenders with injuries and amputations performed routines on the dance floor.
In Ukraine, people with disabilities are entitled to benefits for travel, medication, and social payments. Assistance can be arranged through the Pension Fund, Administrative Service Centers (CNAPs), or online.
At a meeting in Vinnytsia, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase of alternative energy using community funds. Direct funding for local air defense groups was also permitted.
In 2026, Ukrainians will be able to purchase service credit for their pension at a rate of 22. 8 thousand hryvnias per year. Purchasing for past periods will cost twice as much due to a special coefficient.
Uliutin and Brunner discussed the status of Ukrainians in the EU after March 2027. The main task is to ensure legal certainty and conditions for return.
Over the past year, the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine has restored communication with the government and parliament, intensified social dialogue, and achieved concrete results for workers—ranging from wage increases to the settlement of arrears to labor collectives.
The Ministry of Social Policy is preparing a Social Code to streamline legislation. Plans are in place to change the methodology for calculating the subsistence minimum by 2026.
Ukraine will expand a digital platform to assist refugees returning home. The service will include data on housing, employment, and services within communities.
In June, a hub for supporting Ukrainians and providing return consultations will open in Sweden. The project will become part of the network after a successful launch in Berlin.
The Federation of Trade Unions pays a one-time aid to wounded defenders who are members of the trade union movement and provides a full cycle of prosthetics. Programs include rehabilitation and retraining.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a mechanism for evaluating the work of bodies and assisting victims. Data will be transmitted through digital systems and published in annual reports.
Over 32. 8 thousand military personnel have undergone rehabilitation in FPU sanatoriums. The Federation is implementing employment and social adaptation programs for veterans.
In January-March 2026, the state fully funded social expenditures. The largest share of funds was directed to pensions and support for internally displaced persons.