CASS Could Be Extended to Pensions: How Much Would Amounts Under 3,000 RON Decrease

Pensioners could once again be targeted by an additional state levy. Dismissed Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan argues that CASS (the Health Insurance Social Contribution) must be retained next year as well. Furthermore, sources cited by the article's outlet claim that, in discussions between Minister Dragoș Pîslaru and the European Commission, the possibility of extending CASS was also raised.

Such a measure could mean lowering the current threshold, which would directly affect pensions below 3,000 RON, which would consequently be reduced.

By how much would pensions below 3,000 RON decrease, in the event of a 10% CASS deduction

• Pension of 3,000 RON → final pension: 2,700 RON
• Pension of 2,500 RON → final pension: 2,250 RON
• Pension of 2,000 RON → final pension: 1,800 RON
• Pension of 1,800 RON → final pension: 1,620 RON
• Pension of 1,500 RON → final pension: 1,350 RON

According to the cited source, the amounts deducted would contribute towards funding salaries in the public sector. To date, no official decisions have been announced regarding the extension of CASS to these pension categories.