In the Volgograd region will increase in 2027 unemployment benefits
The maximum monthly payments for the unemployed will be indexed to 16 thousand 966 rubles.
Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov, quoted by RIA Novosti, speaking at a meeting of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes, said that in 2027 unemployment benefits will reach 16 thousand 966 rubles.
At the same time, the head of the department stressed that the record low unemployment rate (2.2%) contributes to reducing the costs of these payments, as the number of citizens applying for help decreases.
At the end of September, the government submitted a draft budget for 2027-2029 to the parliament.
One of the key priorities of the financial document is the fulfillment of all social obligations to citizens.
According to the draft budget, in 2027, the subsistence minimum and the minimum wage (minimum wage) will be increased by 6.8% and will amount to 20 thousand 227 rubles. and 28 thousand 935 rubles. respectively.
The average size of old-age pension by the end of the year is planned to increase to 29 thousand 904 rubles.
In addition, the document provides for the growth of insurance pensions, an increase in the size of maternity and childcare benefits, as well as the indexation of maternity capital.
