By 15 June 2025, any pensioners will receive a transfer for the peculiar allowance. Although this is not a common ‘thirteen’ or ‘fourteen’ provision, for a selected group of people it can mean real monthly support of PLN 272 gross. Who is entitled, how is the application made, and why is this benefit exceptional?
Who can number on extra money?
Benefits whose payment is up to and including June 15, 2025, does not include all pensioners. She's got it. discretion and is addressed only to people with circumstantial social and rescue experience. It is not linked to age, income or Social Insurance Institution.
The allowance may be utilized for:
- Former Mountain Rescuers,
- retired members of the Volunteer Fire Service,
provided that:
- Male can prove themselves 25-year minimum internship in rescue operations,
- women – 20-year minimum an internship,
- the activity was carried out before the end of 2011,
- the service was documented and active.
It's a form of honoring those who are frequently selfless They risked their lives for others..
How can I apply for a witness?
Unlike another social benefits, respective formalities are required to get this benefit.
- The application shall be submitted to the State Fire Service Unit., suitable for a elder resident.
- The proposal must be accompanied by:
- written declaration confirming participation in rescue operations,
- three signatures of confirmatory personsof which at least one must come from public administration.
- After a affirmative verification, the documentation goes to:
- PSP Commandantwhich approves the proposal,
- MIA Pension and Pension Plantwho is liable for the payment of the benefit.
Payment shall take place each monthno later than until the 15th day of each month. erstwhile the withdrawal deadline falls on the day off, the money goes to the account early.
The amount of the benefit and its characteristics
The amount of the allowance is 272 PLN gross per month. Importantly:
- Appendix is not subject to the rule ‘gold for gold“ – entitled full height,
- is not dependent on income neither the amount of the pension,
- a year gives it PLN 3264 gross in addition to the rightful person.
This allowance is besides not subject to the typical rules on the valorisation of the Social Insurance Institution and does not affect another benefits. It is full independent and treated as separate designation form.
Changes in the rules facilitated access
Since 2025, it has been mandatory new rules for granting the additivewhich extend the scope of possible recipients:
- no longer required to show continuity of service,
- for traineeship training and exercises can besides be added,
- The paper verification procedure has been shortened and simplified.
It's a step towards greater availability of benefits for those who engaged socially but were incapable to keep continuity of service for wellness or individual reasons.
Demographic context and relevance of benefits
In Poland The number of pensioners in 2024 exceeded 8 million, with society systematically ageing and fertility rates reaching historical minima. In this context, each form Targeted support financial, especially for those who are socially active, is of peculiar importance.
Supplement for erstwhile lifeguards and volunteer firefighters:
- is an component of the merited honoring system,
- support persons who for years operating in public safety structures,
- builds trust in state institutions by recognising a real social contribution.
This benefit is included in the catalogue of another solutions, specified as:
- 13th and 14th pensions,
- senior voucher,
- energy supplement.
Each solution responds to different needs, but this the supplement is symbolic and prestigious – this material gratitude.
Who won't?
Appendix I'm not entitled to all seniors.. Applications from persons who:
- were not active in the services before 2011,
- do not have the required number of years of activity,
- will not supply verified papers and statements.
For this reason, it is worth checking your papers and, if necessary, submitting your application by mid-June at the latestMake certain the money's paid.
A Future Perspective
The increasing needs of older people can make the scope of specified discretionary additives will expand. As society will require increasingly personalised support, the government may be forced to make systems to reward erstwhile services and social organisations.
Already the changes in the law of 2025 show readiness to adapt, and the witnessing to erstwhile paramedics and firefighters may be a model for another socially deserved groups.
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Additional PLN 272 for pensioners in June. Who and how can they get it?
