The MP explained the procedure for pension indexation in 2026

Nikita Chaplin, a deputy of the State Duma from the United Russia faction, a member of the Budget and Taxes Committee, commented on plans to increase pension provision in the coming year. The parliamentarian explained in detail how the approach to indexation will change and which categories of citizens will receive an increase.

"The main change in 2026 will be the transition to a one—time, but more significant indexation of insurance pensions from the very beginning of the year," Nikita Chaplin said. He said that starting from January 1, payments for non-working pensioners will be increased immediately by 7.6%, which exceeds the projected inflation rate.

This decision was made during the formation of the federal budget, and it replaced the previously considered two-stage increase scheme in February and April.

"The increase in pensions by 7.6% from January 1 is a strong and timely step. As a result, the average size of the old—age insurance pension will grow by almost 2 thousand rubles and reach 27.1 thousand rubles," the deputy stressed.

Answering questions about the fate of the two-stage mechanism, Chaplin clarified that it is temporarily not used for most pensioners.

For more information about pension indexation in 2026— see the Izvestia article.

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