Let us remember that since January 1 the pensions of retirees who do not work have increased by 4.8 percent. The average increase was one thousand rubles. Recall that in June 2022, by decision of President Vladimir Putin, an intermediate indexation of pensions was carried out by 10%.
Social pensions have increased by 3.3 percent since April 1. They are received by citizens who do not have sufficient accredited experience to earn an insurance pension. In addition, these payments are due to people with disabilities and other categories of citizens.
The old-age social pension is allocated to citizens who have reached the age of 65 (men) and 70 years (women), as well as foreign citizens and stateless persons who have permanently resided on the territory of the Russian Federation for at least 15 years. and have reached the specified age. Also, if a person finds a job, but was previously assigned a social pension, then he will not receive it during the period of employment.
As follows from the budget of the Social Fund of Russia for 2023-2025, from January 1, 2024, the insurance pensions of non-working retirees will increase by another 4.6 percent, from February 1, 2025 , by 4 percent, and as of April 1, 2025 – by 3.6 percent.