Publication date: 21.04.2024
Lawyer with 15 years of legal experience, specialization: family and civil law, inheritance, contract law, criminal cases, administrative cases, cases involving foreigners, migration law
In today's environment, the issue of pensions is becoming increasingly important for our citizens. Pensioners often face situations where the amount of their pension does not meet their expectations or real needs. In such cases, a pension recalculation may be required. Let's take a look at the basic procedures and peculiarities of pension recalculation in Ukraine.
1. Grounds for pension recalculation:
Pension recalculation can be caused by various factors, but the main reasons are changes in legislation and changes in the personal circumstances of the pensioner. If the state changes the rules for calculating pensions or indexation, this may lead to an automatic recalculation of pensions for all pensioners. Also, if the pensioner himself or herself undergoes a change in his or her status, such as becoming disabled or losing a breadwinner, this may also be grounds for recalculating his or her pension.
Pensions may be recalculated in the following situations:
Changes in pension legislation: If changes in pension legislation have led to a change in the amount of pensions or pension benefits, a pensioner may apply for a recalculation of their pension in accordance with the new rules.
Change of personal circumstances: If a pensioner has experienced changes in his or her status (e.g., disability, loss of a breadwinner, etc.), this may also be grounds for recalculation.
2. Pension recalculation procedure:
The pension recalculation procedure begins with the collection of all necessary documents, such as documents confirming changes in the pensioner's status or changes in legislation. After that, the pensioner submits an application to the Pension Fund of Ukraine or other relevant authority. The application is reviewed by the relevant authority, which conducts an audit and considers all submitted documents. After that, a decision on pension recalculation is made, and if it is positive, the pensioner receives a new payslip with the changed pension amount.
The pension recalculation procedure includes the following steps:
Collection of documents: The pensioner must collect all the necessary documents confirming his or her right to recalculate the pension.
Submitting an application: Upon receipt of the documents, the pensioner submits an application to the Pension Fund of Ukraine or other relevant authority.
Consideration of the application: The relevant authority reviews the application and documents and makes a decision on the pension recalculation.
Issuance of a new payslip: In case of a positive decision, the pensioner receives a new payslip with the changed pension amount.
3. The role of a lawyer in pension recalculation:
In the process of pension recalculation, the role of a lawyer or attorney can be very important for a pensioner. A lawyer can provide legal advice and assist the pensioner in collecting all the necessary documents to apply for pension recalculation. They can also assist in preparing the application and negotiating with the relevant authorities, if necessary. The role of a lawyer is to protect the rights and interests of the pensioner during the pension recalculation procedure, as well as to ensure that the process is as quick and smooth as possible.
Pension recalculation is an important process for ensuring adequate social protection for pensioners. Properly carried out recalculation allows pensioners to receive fair and appropriate pension payments. The role of a lawyer in this process is to provide legal assistance and protect the rights of pensioners.
