Minimum pension 2021. In 2020, the minimum pension was received by 230,000 seniors, and amounts below its value of 310,000 seniors. However, the revaluation of pensions resulted in many changes. What is the minimum threshold for this type of benefit? Who can apply for a minimum pension? You can read about all the important information regarding the minimum pension in Poland below.
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Minimum pension. How much will it be?
Currently, the minimum pension is PLN 1,250.88 gross, which means that seniors receive PLN 1,066.66 on hand. Compared to the previous year, the amount received by seniors is higher by PLN 50.88. According to the government’s announcements, in 2022 the net amount of the minimum pension is to be higher by another PLN 50. Despite enormous promises, the project remained at the stage of a four percent improvement in the situation of pensions.
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The old-age pension is calculated by ZUS on the basis of funds accumulated on the account of ZUS and OFE. To receive a retirement pension, you must also achieve retirement age ie the appropriate number of years of service. Work experience does not include contracts for specific work or mandate contracts. This does not mean, however, that people who have worked on the so-called “garbage” all life, are not entitled to a retirement pension. However, it is worth bearing in mind that in this case the pension will be very low.
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