The meeting was devoted to the results of the Fund's work in 2012 and its tasks for 2013.
Assessing the results of the Pension Fund's work in 2012, Minister of Labour Maxim Topilin noted the high level of insurance contributions. Under the Mandatory Pension Insurance policy, the Pension Fund collected over 3 trillion roubles in 2012. “This exceeds the 2011 level by 7.5% and it exceeds the expected indicators by 10.2%,” the Minister said.
According to Maxim Topilin, the dues to the Mandatory Medical Insurance system also increased. “We have a 12.5% growth as compared with the expected levels for the year,” he said.
Mr Topilin also said that labour pensions will be indexed. “Labour pensions will be indexed by 3.3% beginning April 1." The increase of the monthly monetary benefit will increase by 5.5% beginning April 1, as planned.
In addition, the Minister said it is necessary to improve the quality, accessibility and comfort of Government services within the Pension Fund system. Mr Topilin urged the heads of regional Pension Fund departments to use the platforms of the Integrated Government Service Centres.
