The state in every possible way supports and helps pensioners through allowances and surcharges to established payments, as well as the availability of benefits. In addition to the fact that each person who has gone on a well-deserved rest is paid a certain amount, in the regions there is additional material support. It aims to improve living conditions. They are especially supported by allowances for people who have long deserved to be included in the category of “labor veteran”. The exact amount of the surcharge varies depending on the region where the person lives. Pensions are issued to veterans of labor in the prescribed amount, which may change in accordance with the law.
Who can be classified as a “labor veteran”?
Article 7 of the Federal Law “On Veterans” provides criteria by which people can be classified as “labor veterans”. They recognize:
- Persons who began to work before coming of age during the Great Patriotic War. It is imperative that seniority for men is at least 40 years, and for women at least 35 years.
- Persons awarded with awards in the form of medals, as well as orders of the USSR or the Russian Federation. In addition, they are awarded distinctions in studies.
The second category of citizens also requires seniority to obtain a title. This is necessary for applying for an old-age pension in accordance with Russian law.
Pension supplement to labor veterans
For such citizens, in addition to the basic cash benefit, they also rely on an additional payment for pensions. The state through the establishment of payments emphasizes the importance of this status. It is worth noting that those veterans of labor whose pension is less than the cost of living in a particular region may apply for a supplement. By law, the pension of such citizens is constantly indexed. For example, in 2017, an indexation of 15% is planned.
The retirement allowance for labor veterans includes the following items:
- cash supplement if a pensioner refuses a social package (partially or fully);
- increase in basic cash benefits.
It should be noted that the size of the increase depends on the subject where the pensioner lives. The level of a living wage in the region can significantly differ from the federal one. There may be some problems because of this. Therefore, you must first check with the Pension Fund what allowance a labor veteran can count on.
Application Documents
In this case, as in all others related to payments and surcharges, it is necessary to submit all the necessary papers to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation at the place of residence of the pensioner. Local authorities approve a certain amount for which labor veterans can apply. There are certain conditions by which a pensioner will receive a bonus. They are as follows:
- the amount of the basic cash benefit does not correspond to the subsistence level of the region;
- a pensioner should not have an official job or a part-time job.
The list of documents required to receive a pension increase for a labor veteran:
- an application for calculating the allowance, it must be accompanied by personal data of the pensioner, length of service and a certificate confirming the status of a labor veteran;
- identity document (passport);
- employment record indicating the length of service;
- certificate that the pensioner is currently not working.
After all official papers are collected, you need to take them to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation and wait for a decision.
Payment Procedure
In most cases, if all the documents are collected correctly, then the employees of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation give a positive answer. They check all the papers and on their basis calculate the amount of payments. The pension of a federal labor veteran includes the basic cash benefit and allowances provided by law.
If the application to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation is accepted and all the data are confirmed, then from the beginning of the next month the pensioner will receive benefits, including an additional allowance. If the refusal came, then the employees of the body explain in detail why this happened.
Surcharge amount
In order for the pensioner to receive all the due payments, it is necessary to make a calculation. The size of the pension of a labor veteran depends on several factors. We give an example of calculating the basic cash benefit and allowances.
For example, a person with the status of a labor veteran receives a cash allowance of 5500 rubles. This amount includes the basic cash benefit of 4677 rubles and an additional payment for the status of 453 rubles. In addition, this includes the possibility of free travel in public transport - 370 rubles.
A pensioner is registered in a region where the cost of living is 5860 rubles. To the main cash allowance he needs to add the missing amount. In this case, it is 360 rubles. Pensions to labor veterans are accrued on this basis.
It is worth noting that all social payments cease if a person has officially got a job or the size of the pension greatly exceeds the subsistence level. Another reason for the termination of payments may be the point if the person ceases to receive the pension to which the allowances relied.
Benefits for retirees with the category of “veteran of labor”
In addition to pensions, labor veterans are provided with benefits that are aimed at improving the standard of living of such citizens. In 2017, the list of these rights is as follows:
- a person who belongs to labor veterans can count on improving housing conditions;
- such pensioners may use the services of any institution that is departmental subordinate to the organization;
- they have a lifetime right to use the services of clinics.
Recently, more and more organizations independently establish secondary benefits for their veterans before retiring. Sometimes they are expressed in the payment of cash benefits, but more often - in-kind assistance. For example, an enterprise gives a veteran a free ticket to a sanatorium. In addition to special benefits, such pensioners in a number of regions have the right to travel freely on public transport.
Benefits for veterans of housing and communal services
After the release of a new bill on the benefits of this category of the population, many people were very happy. Indeed, according to the regulatory legal act, for veterans of labor the tariff for utilities is reduced. Pensioners living in Moscow and St. Petersburg just dreamed about it.
The main change that has come into force is a 50% discount on housing and communal services. If translated into cash, the amount is pretty decent. These benefits apply to water utilities, municipal solid waste, gas, heating and electricity.
It is worth noting that the pension, benefits to labor veterans are provided depending on the region in which they live. Naturally, in the capital of our country, the amount of payments will be greater than in any other subject of the Russian Federation. You need to contact the local administration and the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation in order to find out what benefits and payments are provided to people living in a particular region.
Benefits to labor veterans in the capital
The pension of labor veterans in Moscow, as well as in other regions, cannot be lower than the subsistence level established in a certain subject of the country. Consider the benefits that pensioners-Muscovites who have lived most of their lives in the capital have the right to use.
These include:
- 50% discount on housing and communal services (all-Russian).
- Free dental services;
- Free travel on all municipal public transport, including the metro.
- A Moscow labor veteran can count on monthly financial assistance and free trips to a sanatorium.
- The state compensates the cost of paying for heating services and the removal of municipal solid waste from the territory adjacent to the residential building.
Pensions to veterans of labor should be given allowances for status and benefits for free travel in public transport. Knowing your rights, you can be sure of tomorrow. Therefore, people who have the category of “labor veteran” are encouraged to visit the local administration and the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation. They will explain what payments they can count on.