A multi-stage increase in pensions is planned in Russia in 2027

In 2027, a multi-stage increase in various types of pensions is planned in the Russian Federation. State Duma deputy Alexei Govyrin spoke about this in an interview with TASS.

Thus, insurance pensions for old age, disability and loss of a breadwinner will be indexed twice: on February 1 and April 1. The February indexation will affect both non-working and working recipients. The amount of payments at this stage will be adjusted taking into account the actual level of inflation (growth in consumer prices) for 2026. Both the cost of the individual pension coefficient (point) and the size of the fixed payment will increase proportionally.

The second stage of the increase, scheduled for April 1, involves an additional increase in the value of the pension point. This recalculation will be based on the income indicators of the Social Fund of Russia and general macroeconomic indicators. At the same time, the fixed payment will remain at the level established in February, so the final amount of the increase will directly depend on the number of points accumulated by the citizen.

For working pensioners for whom insurance premiums were paid in 2026, an additional recalculation is provided from August 1. The Social Fund will conduct it automatically. The maximum increase is limited by the value of three pension coefficients, and its exact size is determined by the level of official earnings and individual pension history. Thus, the insurance pension of this category of citizens can be increased up to three times during the year.

Social pensions, as well as related government payments, will be increased once - on April 1. The size of this indexation is tied to the growth rate of the national living wage for a pensioner in 2026. Cumulative pensions and fixed-term pension payments are subject to adjustment on August 1, taking into account new receipts of funds and the results of their investment.

The draft federal budget also envisages an increase in pensions for military pensioners. Their payments are expected to increase by four percent from October 1, 2027. This increase will be a consequence of the planned increase in the pay of military personnel, which will automatically entail a recalculation of military pensions in accordance with current legislation.

The parliamentarian emphasized that all planned indexations and recalculations are carried out without application. In cases where, after the established date, the payment amount has not changed or the citizen has questions, the deputy is recommended to apply for detailed calculations: for civilians - to the Social Fund of Russia, and for military pensioners - to the relevant department that assigned the payment.