Legislature suggests eliminating pension bonus system
Sergei Mironov, leader of the "Fair Russia - For Truth" party and State Duma deputy, has proposed a significant change to Russia's pension system. In an interview with RIA Novosti, Mironov suggested abandoning the system of individual pension coefficients (IPCs).
Mironov believes that the IPC system fosters inequality and deprives citizens with low income of the right to a full-fledged insurance pension. He points out that the current price for a pension coefficient is 60,000 rubles, which he deems as cynical as it allows for the purchase of a full pension if one has the money, but leaves those without it with a social pension.
Mironov's criticism of the IPC system extends to its impact on inequality. He argues that the requirements for the number of coefficients for an insurance pension are increasing annually, making it more difficult for citizens to obtain them. Last year, to earn 10 coefficients, a monthly income of over 185,000 rubles was required, while this year, the amount has increased to 230,000.
The Fair Russia party proposes to abolish the coefficient system and transition to transparent pension appointment criteria. The proposed criteria for pension appointment include work history, salary size, and working conditions. Mironov suggests transitioning to more understandable criteria for calculating pensions.
However, it's important to note that Mironov's proposal for pension reform is not necessarily representative of the entire Russian government or legislative body. The State Duma has not yet disclosed specific details about these plans. The responsible authority for proposals on the reform of pension coefficients and conditions for their accumulation in Russia for the year 2026 is not explicitly stated in the available search results.
Mironov also advocates for expanding pension privileges for medical professionals, teachers, and large families. He did not specify any alternative system for pension accumulation in the interview.
Mironov's comments come in the context of plans for pension increases in 2026. It remains to be seen how his proposal will be received and whether it will lead to significant changes in Russia's pension system.
