A draft law has been introduced in the Russian State Duma proposing… (пенсия · госдума · пенсионный)
A draft law has been introduced in the Russian State Duma proposing an annual additional pension payment, referred to as a '13th pension,' before New Year's Day for all recipients of insurance, state, and military pensions regardless of employment status. The initiative aims to support retirees during increased holiday expenses.
Consensus
- A draft law proposing an annual additional pension payment before New Year has been introduced in the State Duma.
- The proposed '13th pension' would be paid to all recipients of insurance, state, and military pensions regardless of employment status.
- The amount of the additional payment would equal the recipient's monthly pension.
- The initiative is intended to provide financial support during increased holiday expenses.
Points of divergence
- The draft law was prepared by Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Information Policy Andrei Svinцов together with the Party of Pensioners. — vm
- The '13th pension' is described as the first step toward a broader pension reform, including future measures such as inheritable individual pension accounts and additional payments for socially significant professions. — vm
- Earlier in the State Duma, it was noted that single, non-working pensioners over 80 years old without arrears can reclaim their full capital repair contribution. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Duma proposes a '13th pension' before the New Year — Вечерняя Москва
- Duma proposes '13th pension' payment before New Year; draft bill introduced by Andrey Svinchov — ТАСС (Telegram)