Moldova strengthens social safety net with 6.84% pension adjustment
The Moldovan government has officially implemented a 6.84% indexation of all social insurance benefits. Effective today, the minimum old-age pension for individuals with a full contribution history of at least 34 years is set at 3,264 MDL (approx. €166.50).
The adjustment covers a wide spectrum of beneficiaries. This includes retirement, disability, and survivor pensions, alongside specialized payments for military personnel, civil servants, judges, and war veterans.
New pension thresholds
As of April 1, the minimum monthly payments are categorized as follows:
Standard retirement (full contribution period): 3,264 MDL (€166.50).
Extended career (over 40 years of service): 3,525 MDL (EUR 179.80).
Severe disability: 2,448 MDL (EUR 124.90).
Moderate disability: 1,632 MDL (EUR 83.25).
The indexation also extends to social allowances for Chernobyl disaster victims, war veterans, and the surviving families of medical personnel who perished during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Automated processing and distribution
The National Social Insurance House (CNAS) has automated the recalculation process. Citizens are not required to submit any additional paperwork or applications to receive their adjusted benefits.
Beneficiaries can access their increased funds immediately. Payments are available via social bank cards or at any local post office for those who prefer cash distributions.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
