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The Russian government plans to index a range of payments, which are tied to the amount of social pensions, by 14.8% starting from April 1, 2026. This information was revealed following an analysis of the federal budget draft for 2026-2028, which has been submitted to the State Duma.
According to the budget documents, the allocated budget funds will be adjusted to ensure the indexation of payments aligns with the growth rate of the pensioner`s subsistence minimum. The planned indexation rates are 14.8% for 2026, 6.8% for 2027, and 4.0% for 2028, all effective from April 1st of each respective year.
Social pensions are primarily provided to citizens who lack sufficient work experience required for an old-age insurance pension. Additionally, these benefits are extended to individuals with disabilities and those who have lost their breadwinner.
Notably, the Russian government already indexed social pensions by 14.75% as of April 1 this year. State pension provisions for several specific categories of citizens were increased by the same amount. These beneficiaries include conscripted military personnel, World War II veterans, individuals awarded the “Resident of Blockaded Leningrad,” “Resident of Besieged Sevastopol,” and “Resident of Besieged Stalingrad” badges, as well as test pilots and cosmonauts. Furthermore, citizens affected by radiation or technological disasters and their families are also eligible for these enhanced payments.
