THEY DESERVE IT! If you are going to retire soon, you will soon have a long-awaited well-deserved rest! Are all the documents ready, and do you have a work record in order? And if you haven't worked in recent years, what kind of pension is due? Aigerim BEKKALIYEVA, Deputy Head of the Department of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the field of social protection of the population in Atyrau region, answers these and other relevant questions in an interview with PK. – Aigerim Sagindykovna, I'll start with a reader's question: Atyrau man, born in 1963, called the editorial office. He has 21 years of work experience, but there have been no contributions to the UAPF in recent years. It's not working right now. He worries that the pension will be small… – A citizen with 21 years of total work experience is assigned a pension payment in proportion to the available length of service. The calculation of pension payments by age is based on the average monthly income for any three consecutive years, regardless of work interruptions, since January 1, 1998. The amount of the basic pension payment is 42,530 tenge, that is, 92 percent of the subsistence minimum (in 2025 it is equal to 46,228 tenge). As for pension payments from the UAPF, it all depends on the amount that has been accumulated there. Edited · 9 weeks. Profile Photo atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz Disability and survivor's benefits have been increased from 43,407 tenge to 46,228 tenge. For the birth of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd child, the allowance increased from 140,296 to 149,416 tenge, for the birth of the 4th or more child – from 232,596 to 247,716 tenge. The allowance for persons with disabilities of group I increased from 95,496 to 101,702 tenge, group II – from 76,397 to 81,362 tenge, group III – from 52,089 to 55,474 tenge. Survivor's benefits have been increased from 43,407 tenge to 46,228 tenge. In general, the amount of state benefits has increased due to the growth of the MCI (from 3,692 tenge in 2024 to 3,932 tenge in 2025). – What determines the size of such payments? – The number of disabled family members. For one disabled family member, an allowance is paid in the amount of 42,530 tenge, two – 78,588 tenge, three – 104,013 tenge, four – 120,193 tenge, five – 127,127 tenge, six or more – 3.00 PM – 138,684 tenge. In case of loss of both parents, a monthly survivor's allowance is allocated for one orphan child in the amount of 71,192 tenge, for two orphans - 142,383 tenge, for three – 213,574 tenge. 9 weeks.To answer Profile Photo atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz The size of the state basic pension payment is established in accordance with article 205 of the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a percentage of the new minimum subsistence level. From January 1, 2025, if you have 10 years or less of experience in the pension system or lack thereof, in the amount of 70 percent (instead of 65) of the minimum subsistence level, with an increase in its amount for each full year of experience in the pension system over ten years by two percent. And at the same time, no more than 110 percent of the minimum subsistence level established for the relevant fiscal year by the Law "On the Republican Budget". Briefly about other social support of the state – Being interviewed by you, I can't help but ask about the amount of other state benefits. 9 weeks.To answer Profile Photo atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz Have any changes been made to the required documents for the appointment of an old-age pension? – When applying for pension payments from the unified accumulative pension fund, basic pension and age pension payments, one application is provided. The package of required documents for the appointment of an old-age pension includes an identity document, a work record, a document on education, military service, a marriage or divorce certificate (if the surname is changed), and, if necessary, archival certificates. A 20-digit account number in a second-tier bank is required, where the pension will be subsequently transferred. Plus a couple of 3x4 photos. – Does the PSC have the right to request any additional documents? – Not in the PSC. Our department has the right to request missing documents for pensions and benefits, as it is an authorized body. ...And don't forget your work certificate. – Do residents of Atyrau region have difficulties in providing documents? What is usually missing? – Not everyone can provide, if necessary, archival certificates of employment at a particular enterprise, if there is no corresponding entry in the workbook. After all, the documents of some enterprises and institutions have not been preserved or have not been deposited in the archive. 9 weeks.To answer Profile Photo atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz atyrau.dkrik.gov .kz This year, a number of residents of the oil capital will go on a well-deserved vacation. When do I need to apply for a pension? – Ten days before the retirement age. Then she will be appointed on time. In general, it is better to collect the required documents in advance, a month in advance, so that later it does not turn out that there are no certificates. Arrange the docks on time – If it turns out that the package of documents is not complete, and more time is needed, you will have to come a second time, will the fact of the first appeal to the PSC be registered and taken into account? – Pension payments are assigned in accordance with the documents provided. If there are not enough of them, the pensioner will bring additional documents after the appointment of the old-age pension, then the change in the amount of pension payments by age will be carried out on the basis of a decision of the authorized body from the date of filing the second application. – What does a pension consist of? – Currently, there are three types of pension payments – solidarity, basic and funded. The basic pension payment is affected by the length of service before January 1, 1998 and the length of service in the funded pension system after that date. Let me remind you: according to article 207 of the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, age–related pension payments are made to men upon reaching the age of 63, and to women upon reaching the age of 61. – And what years of work are taken into account by length of service to determine income? – The calculation of pension payments by age is based on the average monthly income for any three consecutive years, regardless of work interruptions since January 1, 1998. – To apply for a pension based on the "one-stop shop" principle, you need to go to the nearest branch of the NGO GC "Government for Citizens", that is, to the PSC, and submit applications. 9 weeks.To answer Profile Photo atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz atyrau.dkrik.gov.kz What about those people who, for various reasons, do not have a work record? – Article 209 of the Social Code states: work experience is confirmed by a work record. If it does not exist or there are no relevant records in it, the length of service is established on the basis of documents confirming information about the work, or a court decision. – If a pensioner continues to work, will this somehow affect the pension, that is, its increase? — no. – Who has the right to retire early? – Women who gave birth (adopted, adopted) Five or more children and those who raised them up to the age of eight are eligible for retirement benefits upon reaching the age of 53. In general, starting from January 1 of this year, the amount of pension payments by age and length of service has been increased by 8.5 percent of the amount received.