In 2026, the list of categories of persons to whom cash assistance is paid automatically was expanded - most recipients do not need to apply for payment additionally.
For reference
The amounts of payments for the Independence Day of Ukraine in 2026 were determined by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated May 13, 2026 No. 602.
The procedure for making a one-time cash payment for the Independence Day of Ukraine was approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 27, 2023 No. 1396 “Some issues of social protection of persons with special labor merits before the Fatherland, war veterans and persons working in special conditions”.
How will the payment be made?
- Recipients of cash assistance who receive a pension (monthly lifetime cash support), housing subsidies or benefits for paying for housing and communal services, and are not in service (military service), cash assistance will be paid in August together with their pension, housing subsidy or benefit.
Importantly!
To make payments to pensioners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries, there is no need to apply additionally.
- For war veterans who are serving (military service), including those who are pensioners or recipients of housing subsidies or benefits for paying for housing and communal services, funds will be sent to the accounts of military units, institutions, and organizations where such citizens are serving (military service).
Importantly!
If you are serving in the military, make sure your employer has information about your war veteran status.
- Those who are entitled to payment, are not pensioners/recipients of housing subsidies and benefits, and are not serving in the military service, must contact the territorial body of the Pension Fund of Ukraine to receive assistance.
Importantly!
The application (in any form) shall indicate the details of documents confirming the identity; the bank account number for receiving the payment; the registration number of the taxpayer's registration card (if any) and the details of the identity card that gives the right to receive the cash payment.
The following shall be attached to the application:
- a copy of the passport of a citizen of Ukraine or a temporary identification card of a citizen of Ukraine (originals must be presented when applying in person);
- a copy of the certificate confirming the relevant status of the person (in case of personal application - originals).
Recipients of cash assistance who will acquire the appropriate status by August 24 of this year and who will not be paid cash assistance as of October 1 have the right to apply for its payment to the Pension Fund of Ukraine and receive it by November 1 of this year.
You can apply for payment in one of the following ways:
- in person, by contacting the selected service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine or the administrative services center at the declared/registered place of residence (stay);
- by mail - to the address of the territorial body of the Pension Fund of Ukraine;
- online – through the web portal of electronic services of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, with a qualified electronic signature.
