However, the increases in ZUS benefits are smaller. The exact amounts are based on the latest data.

As reported by Superbiz.se.pl, according to data from the Central Statistical Office, it can be estimated that the indexation of pension supplements in 2026 will reach 4.87% - this is a noticeable decrease compared to the previous year, when the increase in pensions was 5.5%.

The portal, citing the aforementioned data, states that inflation in April was 4.2%, with wage growth in March reaching 7.7%. Assuming that the indicators were at the same level throughout the year, the indexation could amount to 4.87%, which is 0.63 percentage points less than in 2025.

This change will also affect the amount of pension benefits. As a result, in 2026 the indexation of benefits will be lower than before. Thus, the amount of benefits may amount to next year (according to Superbiz.se.pl):

• veterans' allowance – PLN 365.18 (an increase of PLN 16.96);
• compensatory allowance – PLN 54.77 (an increase of PLN 2.54);
• supplement to the war invalid's pension – PLN 1,398.19 (an increase of PLN 64.95);
• additional cash benefit for soldiers – PLN 365.18 (an increase of PLN 16.96);
• care allowance – PLN 365.18 (an increase of PLN 16.96);
• allowance for clandestine teaching – PLN 365.18 (an increase of PLN 16.96);
• supplement for a complete orphan – PLN 686.36 (an increase of PLN 31.88);
• additional cash benefit for persons deported for forced labour and imprisoned in labour camps by the Third Reich and the USSR – depending on the number of full months of work – from PLN 18.31 to PLN 365.18 (increase from PLN 0.85 to PLN 16.96);

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