Publication date: 04.06.2024
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How to get a military pension
1. Introduction
Military pensions are an important component of social protection of military personnel and their family members. They provide financial support after the end of service or in case of incapacity. In this article, we will consider how to get a military pension, what documents are required and what steps must be taken.
2. Legislative framework
2.1. Basic normative acts
The process of obtaining a military pension is regulated by the following normative acts:
Law of Ukraine "On pension provision of persons released from military service and certain other persons".
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On approval of the Procedure for calculating and assigning pensions to military personnel".
2.2. Categories of persons
The following are entitled to a military pension:
Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Members of the rank and file of internal affairs bodies.
Servicemen of other military formations created in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine.
3. Conditions for assigning a military pension
3.1. Types of military pensions
There are several types of military pensions:
Pension for years of service.
Disability pension.
Pension in case of loss of breadwinner.
3.2. General conditions
The following conditions must be met for the appointment of a military pension:
Reaching the required age or years of service.
Availability of the corresponding military rank.
Submission of necessary documents to relevant authorities.
4. Long-term pension
4.1. Terms of appointment
Long-service pension is awarded to military personnel who have served at least 20 years.In the case of dismissal from military service due to age or health, a pension is granted with at least 25 years of service.
4.2. The size of the pension
The size of the retirement pension depends on:
Years of service.
Military rank.
Position held by a military serviceman.
5. Disability pension
5.1. Terms of appointment
Disability pension is awarded to servicemen who became disabled as a result of the performance of official duties or due to an illness related to service.
5.2. The size of the pension
The size of the disability pension is determined depending on the group of disability and the cause of its occurrence.
6. Pension in case of loss of breadwinner
6.1. Terms of appointment
A pension in case of loss of a breadwinner is awarded to family members of a serviceman who died (died) while performing official duties.
6.2. The size of the pension
The size of the pension in case of loss of a breadwinner depends on the number of dependents and the average salary of the breadwinner.
7. The procedure for obtaining a military pension
7.1. Preparation of documents
To receive a military pension, it is necessary to prepare the following documents:
Application for the appointment of a pension.
Passport or other identity document.
Military ID.
Documents confirming seniority.
Medical opinion (for disability pension).
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