Higher pensions for farmers. How much will the benefit be after the increase?

From March 1, 2025, persons receiving retirement and disability benefits from the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund (KRUS) will receive higher payments. This year’s valorisation is 5.5 percent, which means an increase in benefits, although smaller than a year ago.

What is the increase in KRUS pensions?

The increase will include all benefits paid by KRUS as at February 28, 2025. After indexation, the minimum agricultural pension will increase to 1995.40 PLN gross For people who were paying farmers’ social security contributions for 25 years. Earlier, until the end of February, it was PLN 1891.37 gross.

This means that for people with 25 years of contributory, the valorisation indicator was used 1.18. In addition, the amount of the lowest employee pension is also increasing – from March it will be PLN 1878.91 gross.

Valorization of KRUS pensions – what do you need to know?

• The increase in benefits is calculated automatically – pensioners do not have to submit any applications.

• All KRUS recipients will receive a decision on a new amount of pension in April 2025.

• Valorization includes both pensions and agricultural pensions.

• Benefits may not be lower than the minimum employee pension (except for the exceptions specified in the regulations).

Increases in the context of inflation

The valorisation of KRUS pensions results from an annual conversion, which takes into account the increase in prices and the partial increase in the average salary in the country. This year’s increase in 5.5 percent However, it is smaller than last year’s, which was 12.12 percent.

For comparison, the minimum pension from ZUS increased with PLN 1780.96 gross down PLN 1878.91 grosswhich means an increase in Fr. PLN 89.14 net. After deducting contributions, the seniors will get on hand now PLN 1709.81 net.

What next with agricultural pensions?

Experts indicate that future increases in agricultural pensions may depend on the further economic situation and inflation. The valorisation in KRUS takes place on the same terms as in ZUS, which means that benefits increase every year, but their real value depends on changes in prices in stores and life costs.

People receiving agricultural pension should remember that they may also apply for recalculation of the benefit if they meet certain conditions. Failure to submit an application may mean a loss of possibility to obtain a higher benefit.

It is worth following changes in the regulations, because the government is planning further modifications to the pension system that may affect the amount of future payments.