Distribution of the 5 thousand lek bonus for pensioners begins - Over 777 thousand citizens benefit, the fund reaches 3.7 billion lek
The distribution of the summer bonus for pensioners began this Wednesday, a financial support of 5 thousand lek approved by the government for the first time in the middle of the year.
777,200 citizens benefit from the reward, including old-age pensioners, social pensioners, beneficiaries of disability pension, family pension and special financial treatments.
The bonus will be paid during July 2026 and can be withdrawn until December 31, 2026, while the financial effect on the state budget is estimated at around 3.7 billion lek.
The summer bonus is added to the year-end bonus, which has been distributed for several years.
Meanwhile, the annual pension indexation of 2.7% has also come into force as of July 1, benefiting around 900,000 citizens. According to the government, work is also continuing on the drafting of the new pension reform, with the first draft expected to be ready by July, while the final version is expected to be completed in September.
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