Which Ukrainians may be forced to return the subsidy

Many Ukrainians who cannot pay their utility bills receive subsidies from the state. Such assistance is the only way for low-income families to pay their housing bills and avoid debt. However, some citizens may lose this support if facts are discovered that they concealed when receiving the subsidy or failed to report them after the appointment.

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The state can deprive Ukrainians of subsidies in two cases:

• if the application for a subsidy contained inaccurate information that resulted in the excess of 10 tax-free minimum incomes;
• if the subsidy recipient fails to report the circumstances that affected his/her eligibility for assistance within 30 days of their occurrence.

Therefore, if a subsidy recipient has received an illegal amount, the state can reduce the monthly amount of assistance to repay the overpayment gradually. According to the law, the state can deduct no more than 20% of the amount due to the subsidized person. If the debtor is granted a subsidy for the next period, the amount of assistance will be reduced to account for the debt.

This can create problems for Ukrainians who rely on government assistance to provide housing. Therefore, it is necessary to comply with the rules for receiving a subsidy and avoid providing false information.

Earlier, the pension fund named the categories of Ukrainians who can receive a subsidy even without meeting one of the conditions.

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