Benefits and pensions for labor veterans

The state in every possible way supports and helps pensioners by means of extra charges and surcharges to the established payments, and also presence of privileges. In addition to the fact that every person who has gone on a well-deserved rest is paid a certain amount, in the regions there is additional material support. It is aimed at improving living conditions. Particularly support the allowances of people who for a long time have earned a place in the category of "veteran of labor." The specific amount of co-payment varies depending on the region where the person lives. Pensions for labor veterans are issued in the prescribed amount, which may vary according to the law.

Who can be referred to as a "veteran of labor"?

Article 7 of the Federal Law "On Veterans" provides the criteria by which people can be classified as a "veteran of labor". They recognize:

• Persons who started working before the age of majority during the Great Patriotic War. A mandatory condition is that the length of service for men is at least 40 years, and for women - at least 35 years.
• Persons awarded awards in the form of medals, as well as orders of the USSR or the Russian Federation. In addition, they are awarded with marks of distinction in their studies.

The second category of citizens also requires seniority to obtain the title. This is necessary for the registration of old-age pensions in accordance with the legislation of Russia.

Supplement to the pension for labor veterans

For such citizens, in addition to the basic cash allowance, a surcharge to the pension is also supposed. The state through the establishment of payments emphasizes the significance of this status. It is worth noting that at an additional charge those veterans of labor who have a pension less than the subsistence level in a particular region can claim. By law, the pension of such citizens is constantly indexed. For example, in 2017, indexation is planned at 15%.

The supplement to the pension for labor veterans includes the following items:

• A cash payment if the pensioner withdraws from the social package (partially or completely);
• An increase in the basic monetary allowance.

It should be noted that the size of the increase depends on the subject where the pensioner lives. The level of the subsistence level in the region may differ significantly from the federal level. Because of this, there may be some problems. Therefore, first you need to clarify in the Pension Fund, on what the extra charge can be calculated by a veteran of labor.

Application documents

In this case, as in all the rest concerning payments and additional payments, 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 claim a certain amount, which veterans of labor can claim. There are certain conditions, after which, the pensioner will receive a bonus. They are as follows:

• The amount of the basic monetary allowance 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 necessary for obtaining an increase to the veteran's pension:

• A statement on the calculation of the allowance, it is necessary to attach to it the personal data of the pensioner, the length of service and the certificate confirming the status of the veteran of labor;
• The document proving the identity (passport);
• A work record with an indication of length of service;
• A certificate stating that the pensioner is currently unemployed.

After all the 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 monetary allowance and allowances laid down 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 bonus. If there was a refusal, the organ employees explain in detail why it happened.

The size of the surcharge

To the pensioner received all the due payments, you need to make a calculation. The size of a veteran's pension depends on several factors. Here is an example of calculating the basic monetary allowance and allowances.

For example, a person who has the status of a labor veteran receives a cash grant of 5,500 rubles. This amount includes the basic cash benefit 4,677 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.

The pensioner is registered in the region where the living wage is 5860 rubles. To the basic monetary allowance he needs to add the missing amount. In this case it is 360 rubles. Pensions for labor veterans are calculated according to this principle.

It is worth noting that all social payments are terminated if a person is officially employed, or the pension is much higher than the subsistence level. Another reason for the termination of payments may be that point, if a person ceases to receive the pension to which the surcharges relied.

Benefits for pensioners who have a category of "veteran labor"

In addition to pensions, labor veterans are provided with benefits that are aimed at improving the living standards of such citizens. In 2017, the list of these rights is as follows:

• A person who belongs to the veterans of labor can expect to improve their living conditions;
• Such pensioners may use the services of any institution that is subordinate to the organization;
• They have a lifelong right to use the services of polyclinics.

Recently, more and more organizations independently establish secondary benefits to their veterans before retiring. Sometimes they are expressed in the payment of cash benefits, but more often - in-kind assistance. For example, an enterprise allocates a free ticket to a veteran to a sanatorium. In addition to special benefits, such pensioners in a number of regions have the right of free travel in public transport.

Benefits for veterans of labor for housing and communal services

After the release of a new bill on the benefits of this category of people, many people were very happy. After all, according to the normative legal act, for the veterans of labor, the tariff for utilities is reduced. Retired people living in Moscow and St. Petersburg, just dreamed about it.

The main change that took effect is a 50% discount on housing and communal services. If you translate into a monetary equivalent, the amount is pretty decent. These benefits extend to the water canal, the export of solid waste, gas, heating and electricity.

It is worth noting that the pension, benefits for labor veterans are granted 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 constituent entity of the Russian Federation. It is necessary to apply to the local administration and the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation in order to find out what benefits and payments are available to people living in a particular region.

Benefits for veterans of labor in the capital

The pension of labor veterans in Moscow, as in other regions, can not be lower than the subsistence minimum established in a certain subject of the country. Consider the benefits that have the right to use retired Muscovites, who spent most of their lives in the capital.

These include:

• 50% discount for housing and communal services (all-Russian).
• Free dental services;
• Free travel on all municipal public transport, including the metro.
• A veteran of Moscow's labor can count on monthly financial assistance and getting free trips to a sanatorium.
• The state compensates the cost of payment for heating services and removal of solid waste from the territory adjacent to the apartment building.

Pensions for labor veterans should be given in view of the allowance for the status and benefits for free travel in urban transport. Knowing your rights, you can be confident in the future. Therefore, people who have the category of "veteran of labor", it is recommended to visit the local administration and the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation. They will explain what payments they can expect.