Every farmer who reaches retirement age has the right to a ID card issued by KRUS. In the case of women it is 60 years, while men 65 years old. Another condition is to be subject to insurance retirement and dissertation for at least 25 years. What are the benefits of having such a document?
What is a pensioner ID? Document full of privileges and possibilities
A pensioner ID is a document issued in paper form, which confirms the right to a retirement benefit. Importantly, there is no equivalent in electronic form as in the case of a certificate with ZUS. Using it involves access to numerous discounts – from those to public to free transport medicines. It is worth emphasizing that the process of obtaining an ID is free. The farmer does not have to submit additional applications because this document is issued ex officio.
What discounts does KRUS pensioner ID give to farmers? Many benefits at your fingertips
– The KRUS ID entitles the discounts as in the case of ZUS – quotes the Wielkopolska Chamber of Agriculture, KRUS spokeswoman Elżbieta Oppenauer. Some cities offer discounts for pensioners for public transport after presenting the ID card. In Warsaw, seniors up to the age of 70 can count on 50 percent. Discounts, and above this age travel for free. In Poznań you can use 50 percent. Discounts, while people over 70 years of age drive free of charge. In Lublin, pensioners have 50 percent discount, and after the age of 65 they use public transport without any cost.
In rail transport, they are entitled to two journeys a year with a 37 % discount. Railways also offer people over 60 years of senior ticket with a 30 % discount. In addition, in the case of a RTV subscription, farmers can count on complete exemption from fees, if pension does not exceed 50 percent average remunerationor when they are 75 years old. The ID provides cheaper tickets for cinemas, theaters, museums and discounts on stays in spas, as well as 50 percent. discount on the development passport. Over 70 years of age, this service is free. In addition, after the age of 65 you can use free prescription drugs that are covered by the list. The list is available at GOV.pl. Do you think discounts for farmers' pensioners are sufficient? We invite you to participate in the poll and commenting.