The fourteen, additional benefit for pensioners, is traditionally paid in September. However, unlike the 13th pension, the amount of 14. Pension depends on the basic benefit. As a result, not everyone can count on the full amount, and some people – on any additional funds.
In 2025, pensions were valorized by 5.5 percent, which raised a minimum benefit from PLN 1780.96 to PLN 1878.91. This is the full fourteen.
Although the 14th pension is valorized every year, the income threshold does not change. From 2021, the income threshold, enabling the full amount of 14. The pension is PLN 2,900 gross.
“14. The retirement in the amount of the lowest pension (in the amount in force from March 1 of a given year), will be given to persons whose basic benefit, e.g. a pension or disability pension, does not exceed PLN 2,900 gross.” – explains the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy, cited by Interia.
Increasing the minimum pension while maintaining the income threshold means that a larger number of seniors may not receive the full amount of 14. Operation or not qualify for the benefit at all.
Fourteen: “zloty for zloty” principle
If the basic benefit exceeds PLN 2,900, the amount of 14. The pension is reduced in accordance with the “zloty for a zloty” principle. For comparison, the 13th pension is paid regardless of the amount of the basic benefit.
Therefore, people whose basic pension is in the range from PLN 2,900 to PLN 4,630.96 gross will have a proportionally reduced benefit.
Excluded from the 14th pension. Who will not get fourteen?
Not only the amount of income determines the grant of 14. Certain groups of pensioners are completely excluded from this benefit. This applies to, among others:
– judges and prosecutors at rest;
– persons receiving pre -retirement benefit, which was suspended due to exceeding the earlier limit;
– Winners of the largest sporting events, such as the Olympic, Paralympic and Games for deaf people.
Source: Interia
