The Ukrainian government has initiated a one-time payment of 1,500 hryvnias for pensioners and other vulnerable groups, effective from April 1. The funds will be distributed automatically throughout the month, eliminating the need for applications.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that this assistance is part of a targeted support program aimed at citizens most affected by rising global fuel prices and the subsequent increase in costs for goods and services.
Eligible recipients include elderly pensioners, individuals with disabilities, low-income families, recipients of basic social assistance, internally displaced persons receiving social benefits, large families, and single mothers.
Svyrydenko clarified that if an individual qualifies for multiple categories of assistance, the payment will be issued only once.
The funds will be deposited into bank accounts or sent via Ukrposhta, with disbursements occurring throughout April.
On March 12, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new support programs for Ukrainians. In addition to the 1,500 hryvnias for pensioners and social assistance recipients, vehicle owners will be able to receive compensation for part of their fuel expenses.
Later, Svyrydenko revealed that the Cabinet of Ministers approved a program called “Cashback for Fuel,” allowing Ukrainians to receive partial reimbursement for fuel purchases at participating gas stations starting March 20.
The Ukrainian government has launched a one-time payment initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable populations amid rising living costs. The program will automatically distribute funds to eligible recipients throughout April.