Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
In Ukraine, over 1. 5 million citizens use benefits for housing and communal services. Benefits are provided to certain categories of the population, and to apply for them, you need to contact the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU).
In Ukraine, 500 foster parents are already caring for almost 1,000 children who cannot be with their families. The number of families has increased due to changes in the working conditions of caregivers. The Ministry of Social Policy has named the regions that have become leaders in the creation of foster families.
According to Iryna Postolovska, the number of foster families increased after the increase in payments and support to such families. However, this number is still insufficient.
Internally displaced persons will receive expanded state support for housing rental. The subsidy is automatically renewed every six months, covers more expenses, and gives freedom of choice of housing.
Ukraine has increased the amount of housing rent subsidy and expanded the list of recipients. Assistance can be obtained for renting not only an apartment, but also a room, regional differences are taken into account.
The Pension Fund has recalculated subsidies for households with changed income. You can check the amount of payment in your personal account on the PFU web portal.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to open all 45 categories of the international Register of Damages by the end of the year. The State Register of Property has also been supplemented with a System for Accounting for Information on Non-Property Damage.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a mechanism for paying financial assistance to pensioners living in areas of active or possible hostilities. The assistance is intended for those whose pension is less than UAH 3,000.
The period of captivity of civilian Ukrainians will be counted towards the insurance record for pension purposes. The law will ensure the payment of SSC by the state for prisoners so that they receive a fair pension.
In Ukraine, the procedure for correcting errors in humanitarian aid declarations after customs clearance has been changed. The changes concern vehicles imported as humanitarian aid.
In a rehabilitation center in Mykolaiv region, cruel treatment of children has been discovered, including the restraint of infants with straps. Inadequate living conditions and lack of medical assistance have also been recorded in other children's institutions.
The AntAC refuted false reports about the possibility of receiving financial assistance through applications on the website of the Government Contact Center. Reliable information about the assistance is available only on the resources of the Ministry of Social Policy and the Public Services Portal.
Dmytro Lubinets said that the government has no clear strategy for protecting IDPs. Ministries cannot identify those responsible, and payments to IDPs are delayed due to bureaucratic problems.
In the Zakarpattia region, a family of two IDPs received the first subsidy for renting a house in the amount of UAH 4758 per month. The state will compensate the landlord for taxes in the amount of UAH 2352 on a quarterly basis.
The Ministry of Social Policy is developing a comprehensive system of assistance to victims of sexual violence during the armed conflict. In 2024, 365 people applied for assistance, of whom 60% were women.
The government has approved a resolution on monetary compensation for the “baby package” for 2025 in the amount of UAH 7689. The funds can be spent at 12.5 thousand retail outlets, and an updated baby box with 50+ products is also available.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 15 billion to compensate internally displaced persons for damaged housing. More than 10,000 families will be able to get a new home under the eRestoration program, and the first UAH 4.3 billion has already been allocated.
Ukraine plans to introduce an additional funded pension system in 2026. According to the Ministry of Social Policy, this could increase pension payments by 15-20% with mandatory accumulation.
The government has introduced a subsidy for solid fuel for heating, with a maximum amount of UAH 21 thousand per year. The subsidy can be received automatically or by applying through designated government services.
The government is working to implement the Strategy for Ensuring Children's Rights until 2028. The plan envisages increasing family-based care and improving services for children with disabilities.
The average pension in Ukraine as of the end of 2024 is UAH 5789, which is 7. 5% more than last year. Kyiv has the highest payments at UAH 8,017, while Ternopil region has the lowest at UAH 4,484.
Ukraine is launching a program of rental subsidies for internally displaced persons. Payments are available subject to a formal lease agreement and no family ties between the tenant and the landlord.
The Ministry of Social Policy has developed a comprehensive reform of the funded pension system. The reform will not lead to a tax increase, but will increase pensions by 15-20%.
The Minister of Social Policy announced the need to sign official lease agreements to receive subsidies. The state will compensate part of the rent and tax costs starting in 2025.
The Ministry of Social Policy plans to launch a funded pension system in 2026. The legislative framework and IT system for the state accumulation fund are currently being developed.
The Ministry of Social Policy has confirmed the possibility of simultaneously receiving subsidies for rent and utilities. The Winter Support program for IDPs will be launched in 2025.
Denys Shmyhal held a meeting on expanding support programs for families with children. The ministries will develop a comprehensive strategy that will cover all stages of parenthood - from pregnancy to schooling.
The Ministry of Social Policy continues to pay out the “Warm Winter” assistance for low-income families and IDPs. Due to technical reasons, about 5,000 families will receive UAH 6,500 each in early 2025.
The Ministry of Social Policy plans to increase the period of registration with the employment service from 3 to 12 months. The social insurance reform provides for the possibility of further extending this period by a decision of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The Ministry of Social Policy has announced a large-scale reassessment of the health status of people with temporary disabilities in 2025. Particular attention will be paid to men of military age, and it is also planned to increase the employment rate of disabled people.