Changes in bridge pensions. What precisely will change?

Great information for a crucial number of Poles! The fresh rules on bridge pensions have been in force since the coming year. This is large news, due to the fact that thanks to these changes, more people will have a chance to benefit from this pension early. This is simply a affirmative step towards more flexibility and support for those who want to advance to pension.

What are bridge pensions?

Pension a bridge is simply a benefit that is available to people working in a work environment harmful to health. This applies to professions performed under peculiar conditions and those characterised by a peculiar kind of work.

Competitions in the first category can contribute to permanent injury to work-related health. The second category includes professions that require considerable work or advanced psychophysical efficiency in their performance. These 2 categories include professions which, due to the conditions or circumstantial working conditions, place workers in a peculiar situation in terms of wellness and professional requirements.

Who can receive early retirement?

In order to qualify for a bridge pension, there are certain criteria to be met. Persons who were born after 31 December 1948 and worked under peculiar or peculiar conditions for a minimum of 15 years will be entitled to an earlier benefit.

In addition, women must be at least 55 years old and men must be at least 60 years old to qualify for this form of retirement. It is besides essential to have at least 20 years of insurance (for women) or 25 years of insurance (for men). In order to meet the conditions for granting the benefit, a individual had to carry out work under circumstantial conditions or of a circumstantial nature before 1 January 1999 for at least 1 day. Additionally, after 31 December 2008, she besides had to do this kind of work for at least 1 day to be eligible for this pension.

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From next year, favourable changes to the rules on bridge pensions will be introduced. A provision removing the request to carry out work under circumstantial conditions or peculiar nature before 1 January 1999 shall be cancelled.

This means that since the fresh year, people much younger will be able to apply for early retirement. According to the Social Insurance Institution's forecasts, the benefit of these changes in 2024 will be possible to enjoy as many as 7.3 1000 people.

Ignacy Michałowski

OSINT investigator with experience in global journalism projects. It has been publishing materials for over 20 years for the largest releases. In social activities he engaged in various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of people, especially those of mediocre communities. He was besides active in the fight for human rights. Contact: [email protected]