TIRANA, Nov. 3 /ATA/ – The government will double the monthly bonus paid to pensioners from Jan. 1, 2027, and bring forward the annual indexation of pensions to April, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said on Tuesday.
The two measures, included in the 2027 state budget, are expected to provide additional financial support to pensioners, helping them meet everyday expenses and improve their financial security.
The government has earmarked around 24 billion leks in additional funding to implement the measures, Malaj said in a statement.
“With the 2027 budget, we are increasing support for pensioners to help them better meet their everyday needs and enjoy greater financial security. We have allocated around 24 billion leks in additional funding for two measures aimed at increasing their income,” he said.
The measures include doubling the monthly pension bonus, with amounts varying by pension category, effective Jan. 1, 2027, as well as bringing forward the annual pension indexation to April, three months earlier than usual.
“Doubling the monthly bonus according to pension categories from Jan. 1, 2027, and indexing pensions in April, three months earlier than usual,” Malaj said.
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