13. Retirement 2024 – What is the net benefit amount? When will the “thirteenth” be paid?

“Thirteen” is an additional annual cash benefit, payable at the lesser of the applicable pension from 1 March of a given year. Thanks to this year's indexation, the total amount of entitlement increased from PLN 1,588.44 to PLN 1,780.96. This means that pensioners will receive PLN 175 more than last year.

13. Pension 2024 net increase. When will ZUS start paying interest?

Last year, people entitled to the 13th pension received a net amount of PLN 1,445.48. This year, the net amount of the “thirteen” will be PLN 1,620.67. The Social Insurance Institution will pay these funds together with the pension or annuities during the standard payment date of the benefits mentioned. One group of seniors will receive their 13th pension by March 29. The rest will receive the money on April 5, 10, 15, 19 or 25. The exception is people who receive pre-retirement benefits or bonuses. These people will get “number thirteen” in May.

Who is entitled to receive the 13th pension? Below is a list of benefits that qualify you for the “Thirteen”

Those entitled to the “thirteenth” return do not have to submit any documents to obtain it. The money will go to all people who are eligible to receive one of the following benefits on March 31:

• Pension, including bridge pension, periodic funded pension and partial pension;
• Incapacity pension, including war pension, military disability pension and accident pension;
• training pension;
• social pension;
• Survivor's pension;
• Parental supplementary allowance;
• Cash relief for blind civilian victims of war;
• teachers' compensation benefits;
• Pre-retirement benefits or allowance.