It is no secret that the size of the pension that most elderly Russians receive is small. Therefore, pensioners belong to a socially vulnerable category of citizens, and the periodic indexation of their pensions does not keep pace with rising inflation. For them, the state has provided a number of benefits.
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In addition to the benefits that each pensioner is entitled to by age, those who are poor or disabled can also receive additional subsidies and have the title of Veteran of Labor. To receive benefits, you should contact the social security authorities at the place of registration and submit documents confirming your right to them.
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Pensioners, who belong to the category of low-income citizens, have the right to receive benefits for paying utility bills. The condition for obtaining this benefit is the excess of expenses for the payment of housing and communal services above the level established for this region. Those pensioners who use wood-burning stoves to heat their homes can rely on a refund of part of their fuel costs. Additional benefits for this type of expenses are still reserved for those pensioners who have the status of "Veteran of Labor". But in many regions this status was abolished due to lack of funds in local budgets.
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For retirees by age, tax breaks are also provided. They can pay less transport, land and property tax for individuals. Since the transport tax rate in each region is set differently, the size of benefits and payments should be clarified in the territorial tax inspectorate. As a rule, pensioners are exempted from paying the transport tax for one car of installed capacity. Benefits for the remaining two taxes are established by municipal authorities. In some localities, pensioners are completely exempted from the obligation to pay them, in some they pay only part of the amount due. This procedure is declarative in nature. To apply for a benefit, you must present a statement to the tax authority inspector and your pension certificate.
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The authorities of some municipalities additionally establish other social benefits. Pensioners travel in city and suburban transport. To do this, you need to issue a preferential ticket for travel to the social security authorities or receive special coupons. For those pensioners who live in the northern regions of Russia, one trip to the place of rest and back is paid annually. To obtain this benefit, you must present tickets to the office of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation at the place of residence. Pensioners living in remote areas of the country are entitled to partial compensation for plane tickets.
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In some regions, pensioners can rely on free dental clinic services and have benefits for dental prosthetics. In any region, single pensioners older than 80 years old or having health problems can contact the social protection authorities so that social workers come to their homes - clean them and bring groceries from the store. This service is provided free of charge.
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