Higher pensions in February: Though valorization pensions and disability pensions will only be carried out from March, Some pensioners will receive higher benefits in February. How is this possible? Well, the payment of pensions takes place on permanent dates, according to a specific schedule. These are: 1., 6., 10., 15., 20 and 25th day of the month. However, it so happens that March 1 is Saturday, which is why the March pensions, i.e. after valorisation, the seniors will get at the end of February. In the case of a day off, the benefit is paid in advance. Ok Therefore, 1 million pensioners will get a pleasant surprise from ZUS in the form of a higher pension. Will be paid by February 28.
What is valorisation? Pensions in Poland are subject to annual valorisation. Its purpose is to protect the real value of pension benefits. The amount of valorisation depends, among others from inflation and increase in remuneration for the previous year. From February 12 we know the amount of this year's valorisation. Pensions and pensions They will increase from March by 5.5 percent The lowest pension will amount to PLN 1,878 91 groszy after this change. Ministry of Family, Work and social policy estimates Cost valorisation of benefits for almost PLN 23 billion. Business Insider has calculated that valorization It will amount to PLN 100 gross for the lowest benefits and PLN 200-300 for average and higher pensions.
A significant increase, but without madness: This year's increase, however, is relatively modest. In recent years, valorisation has been much higher. In 2022 it amounted to 7 percent, in 2023 14.8 percent, in 2024 12.12 percent The last time a lower valorisation, at 4.24 percent, was in 2021. Importantly, the indexation of pensions and disability pensions takes place automatically. This means that all persons authorized to benefit will receive them in a higher amount and You do not need to submit applications for this purpose.
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Sources: IAR, Business Insider, Next.gazeta.pl