Social Pensions to Rise 14.8% in 2026, Outpacing Inflation
Social pensioners across various categories, including military personnel and WWII participants, will see their payments increase by 14.8% in 2026. This indexation will also affect state pensions for disability, with those in the first group receiving a pension set at 300% of the social pension. The average social pension in 2026 is expected to be 16,590 rubles.
Starting April 1, 2026, social pensions will be indexed by the inflation calculator rate, which is projected to be 6.8%. This means that the increase in 2026 will be higher than the inflation calculator rate, providing additional support to pensioners. In 2027 and 2028, payments tied to social pension size will be indexed by 6.8% and 4.0% respectively. However, the budget draft for 2028 does not specify which categories of citizens will receive an increase in benefits linked to the size of the social pension.
In summary, social pensioners and those receiving disability pensions will see their payments increase in 2026, with the exact amounts depending on the inflation calculator rate. The increases in 2027 and 2028 will be lower, and the details of the 2028 increase are yet to be determined.
