In Ukraine, payments to people with disabilities will be increased from 2027: who will receive up to 16 thousand hryvnias

From January 1, 2027, Ukraine plans to increase state social assistance for children with disabilities and persons with disabilities since childhood. Depending on the group, subgroup and need for care, the amount of monthly payments will range from 3 to 16 thousand hryvnias.

Who is entitled to increased payments

New social guarantees are provided for by the Law of Ukraine No. 4955-IX “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Formation of Comprehensive State Support and Increasing Social Guarantees for Families with Persons with Disabilities”, adopted on August 19, 2026.

The increase will apply to two categories of citizens:

children with disabilities under the age of 18;

persons with disabilities since childhood of groups I, II and III.

At the same time, the new rules will not apply to citizens whose disability was established in adulthood.

How much will children with disabilities receive

From January 1, 2027, the basic amount of state assistance for children with disabilities will be at least 8,000 hryvnias per month.

Depending on individual needs, additional payments are provided:

8,000 hryvnias – basic monthly assistance;

12,000 hryvnias – for children who have been confirmed by a medical advisory commission to need care;

16,000 hryvnias – for children with disabilities of subgroup A.

A 50% increase in assistance is separately provided for children whose disability is associated with injuries or other damage caused by explosive objects.

What benefits are provided for adults with disabilities since childhood

The amount of state social assistance will depend on the established disability group.

In particular, the minimum monthly payments will be:

Group I – 8,000 hryvnias;

Group II – 4,000 hryvnias;
Group III — UAH 3,000.

For persons with disabilities since childhood of group I, care allowances are also provided.

Citizens of subgroup A will receive an additional UAH 8,000, i.e. the total amount of assistance will be at least UAH 16,000.

For subgroup B, the supplement will be UAH 4,000, and the total monthly payment will be at least UAH 12,000.

In addition, single persons with disabilities since childhood of groups II and III will be able to apply for a supplement of at least UAH 3,000, provided that they have a confirmed need for constant external care.

Is it necessary to re-submit documents

The Pension Fund notes that citizens who already receive the relevant state social assistance do not need to re-apply for its re-registration.

Recalculation of payments will be carried out automatically after the new provisions of the legislation come into force on January 1, 2027.

Thus, increasing social guarantees should provide additional financial support to families raising children with disabilities, as well as people with disabilities since childhood who need constant care.