Can you receive both subsidies and benefits for utilities at the same time? The Pension Fund of Ukraine provided a clear answer.

Some Ukrainians are eligible for a subsidy to cover utility bills. Additionally, certain categories of Ukrainians may qualify for benefits related to utility payments. However, it is not possible to receive both simultaneously.

The difference between housing subsidies and benefits was explained by the Main Directorate of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in the Donetsk region on their Facebook page. Many mistakenly believe that these are the same, but that is not the case.

Utility payment subsidy is government support for families with limited financial resources who cannot fully cover their utility expenses. This assistance is allocated based on the financial status and property situation of the family. Households with a low income and no outstanding utility debts can apply for it.

Social benefits for utility services are available for various groups of the population, including: participants in hostilities, families of fallen soldiers, defenders of Ukraine, victims of the Chernobyl disaster, children of war, and families with three or more children. It is important to note that the conditions for granting benefits for utility services vary — for some categories of citizens, they are provided regardless of income level, while for others, the total monthly income of the entire family is taken into account.

At the same time, a family can only rely on one type of assistance — either a subsidy or a benefit. They are not provided simultaneously.

"If a person is eligible for both a subsidy and a benefit, only one type of assistance will be granted," the Pension Fund of Ukraine noted.

Earlier, "Telegraph" reported how to submit a simplified application for a subsidy in just 15 minutes. Its feature is that most of the data will be automatically retrieved by the Pension Fund from registries — the applicant only needs to provide basic information.