The system of support for internally displaced persons has changed significantly. Government Decree No. 390 of March 18 revised the rules for providing housing assistance, some norms came into effect in the spring, and the most significant part takes effect on July 1. Over 4.9 million Ukrainians have the status of IDPs, so the updated requirements apply to millions of families.
Verification of stay abroad
The main innovation of July is the monthly control of the actual place of residence of recipients. The Ministry of Finance will check if people are not staying outside Ukraine for more than 90 days in a row. If such information is confirmed, the IDP certificate may be revised, and payments may be stopped.
This norm applies to both those who receive financial assistance and all who simply have the status of a migrant. The Pension Fund advises people who have left for a long time to take care of confirming their status in advance to avoid its cancellation during the next check.
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Assistance to children no longer depends on parental income
The decree significantly expanded support for families with children. Previously, the amount of payment for a child migrant was calculated taking into account the family’s total income, and it was the financial threshold that often closed access to funds. Now, a child IDP receives 3000 hryvnias per month, regardless of the official income of their parents, provided that other program criteria are met.
The rules distinguish between age groups. For children under six years old, assistance is assigned without regard to income, and for children with special educational needs, this age is extended. Children from six to 18 years old receive payments if the family lives in a combat zone or has moved to a safer region and the child is studying in a local educational institution — full-time, remotely, or in a mixed form. The funds are credited to the account of one of the parents or legal representatives.
New income threshold and support for the disabled
Due to the increase in the subsistence minimum for persons who have lost their ability to work, the threshold income level for continuing payments in 2026 is 10,380 hryvnias per person — four subsistence minimums. The average family income for three months is divided by all its members, and if the amount per person exceeds this threshold, assistance is not assigned.
The increase in the threshold has restored the right to payments for some pensioners and people with disabilities who were previously denied due to exceeding the limit. Now they can re-submit documents for review. Pensioners with low pensions, people with disabilities of groups I and II, children with disabilities, orphans, foster parents, and guardians continue to receive funds automatically if they meet the basic conditions.
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How long the support will last
The maximum period of housing assistance has been extended to 30 months — five periods of six months each. For the most vulnerable categories, payments are continued for the next six months without additional application. IDP students of full-time or dual education who live separately from their parents have the right to apply for assistance personally.
What recipients should do now
Many families will continue to receive funds without reapplying, but the Pension Fund checks compliance with the criteria and may stop payments due to incorrect family composition, lack of confirmation of the child’s education, excess income, or late submission of documents. The safest step for a migrant is to check the relevance of the IDP certificate, verify the income and family composition data, and ensure that the child’s educational institution and community of residence are included in the official lists. A summary of the main changes is also available on the “Diia” portal, and details can be clarified under a specific situation on the hotline of the Pension Fund of their region.
Those who are just preparing to move will find the experience of volunteers on how to leave the front-line cities useful.
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