Russia extends dual pension scheme for military and veterans until 2026
Some Russians will keep receiving two pensions at once until 2026. The system applies to specific groups, including military personnel, war veterans, and federal civil servants. To qualify, they must meet extra work and contribution requirements after their first pension begins. The first pension is typically a length-of-service or disability payment for those in military or law enforcement roles. After retiring from these positions, individuals can continue working in civilian jobs to earn a second pension. This second payment is a state old-age insurance pension, managed by the Social Fund.
To receive the additional pension, applicants must reach the official retirement age. They also need at least 15 years of extra insurance contributions beyond their first pension and a minimum of 30 individual pension points. Unlike the first pension, the second one does not include a fixed payment component but is indexed automatically. Pensions paid through military and security agencies follow different indexation rules. However, these are also adjusted regularly. The average combined pension for eligible beneficiaries currently stands at around 23,000 rubles.
The dual pension scheme remains in place for qualifying groups until 2026. Those eligible include federal civil servants, disabled military personnel, and war veterans. The process requires meeting strict work and contribution conditions to access the second payment.
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