State Social Assistance for Children of a Deceased Breadwinner
Monthly state social assistance for children of a deceased breadwinner who did not have sufficient insurance contributions for a pension. Payment is made from the date of application until the child reaches 18 years old (or 23 if the child is studying or is an orphan). The amount depends on the number of children in the family: 100% of the subsistence minimum for one child (UAH 2,361), 120% for two children (UAH 2,833.20), and 150% for three or more children (UAH 3,541.50). For persons with Group I disability, payment is provided regardless of income; other categories must be low-income. Application follows the procedure approved by the Cabinet of Ministers resolution dated 02.04.2005 No. 261.
- Age
- 0–18 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Always open
- Organiser
- pfu.gov.ua
Who can apply
- Age 0–18 yrs
- Orphans
- Disability
Eligibility
Children of a deceased breadwinner have the right to assistance if the breadwinner did not have the required insurance contributions for a pension at the time of death. Children with Group I disability also have the right regardless of income.
Other persons must be low-income (average monthly total income over the previous six calendar months does not exceed the subsistence minimum for persons who have lost working capacity — UAH 2,361 in 2025).
Payment period
Assistance is provided from the date of application until:
- the child reaches 18 years old;
- completion of studies, but no longer than 23 years;
- 23 years old for orphaned children.
Required documents
- Application form
- Passport, RNOKPP (personal identification number), employment record book
- Income declaration (except for persons with Group I disability and children of the deceased breadwinner)
- Birth certificate of the child
- Documents confirming family relations with the deceased breadwinner
- Death certificate or court decision on declaration of missing person or presumption of death
- School certificate confirming the child's studies (if applicable)
Automatic recalculation
The assistance amount is recalculated automatically if there is a change in disability group or an increase in the subsistence minimum.