The number of citizens receiving the specialized social insurance benefit for individuals aged 100 and older continues to climb, reaching 4,262 recipients by June 2026 amid updated statutory regulations. <\/p>\n
The number of people receiving benefits from the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) amounting to nearly PLN 7,000 gross is systematically increasing. In December 2025, ZUS paid it to 4,057 people, while by June 2026, the figure reached 4,262, marking an increase of over 200 people within half a year.<\/p>\n
As interpreted from the draft bill’s justification, the regulations formalized a longstanding practice of paying a special state-budget-funded benefit to centenarians. Previously awarded exceptionally by the ZUS President based on a 1972 Prime Minister’s decision, it covered ZUS beneficiaries, uniformed service retirees and pensioners, and retired judges and prosecutors, with KRUS paying farmers from January 1993 onward.<\/p>\n
Previously, the amount was fixed once at the base rate upon turning 100 without subsequent indexation, raising constitutional doubts regarding internal acts. Statutory regulation established legal certainty for the oldest citizens, eliminating dependence on ministerial decisions and ensuring annual indexation every March.<\/p>\n
The Mazovia Voivodeship hosts the highest number of centenarians receiving the honorific benefit, with 736 disbursements in June 2026. Silesia followed with 436, and Lower Silesia with 412, whereas Opole recorded 75 and Lubusz 85.<\/p>\n
Since March 1, 2026, the honorific benefit stands at PLN 6,938.92 gross per month. Most centenarians receive the benefit automatically from the office without filing an application, whereas individuals lacking standard pension rights must submit an application to receive payments starting from the month of filing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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