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Vela Group Study: average pension reached 2,942 RON in Q2 2026, but purchasing power is declining
A Vela Group study, based on National Institute of Statistics data, shows that the average pension has risen slightly to 2,942 RON, yet represents only 52.5% of the average net salary, with significant regional disparities remaining.
Pension system under increasing pressure: contributions cover only 73% of expenditure
The deficit of social insurance budgets has grown in 2025, reaching 30% of the total deficit. Economists are calling for urgent measures ahead of the retirement of the "decree generation".
Foto ilustrativăRogobete calls on CNAS to publish accurate figures on funding for treatments and hospitals
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete is calling on the president of the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), Horațiu Moldovan, to make the real financial data of the healthcare system public, rather than issuing mere general statements.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete calls on the CNAS chief to publish the real figures on healthcare funding
Former minister Alexandru Rogobete is calling on the National Health Insurance House (CNAS) to publicly disclose the amounts needed for national health programmes, pharmacies, hospitals, and sick leave until the end of the year.
Foto ilustrativăROBOR Compensation Law Delayed by Two Weeks in the Senate
The project that would compensate Romanians with loans affected by ROBOR has been postponed in the Senate's Economic Committee. The National Bank of Romania does not support the current form.
Who Can Combine a Pension with a Salary in 2026: Rules and Income Limits
Guide on who can receive both a pension and a salary at the same time in 2026, what restrictions apply, and how the pension can be recalculated for those who are still working.
Foto ilustrativăThe second instalment of the pensioners' aid, scheduled for December, but with budgetary uncertainties
Pensioners with incomes below 3,000 RON should receive the second instalment of financial assistance in December, but budgetary pressures are casting doubt on the payment.
Foto ilustrativăCASS Could Be Extended to Pensions Below 3,000 RON
The incoming Government will decide the fate of the 10% health insurance contribution on pensions. Discussions in Brussels focus on extending it to pensions below 3,000 RON.
Foto ilustrativăPensions 2027: indexation scenario of 7%, despite experts calling for a minimum of 12%
A parliamentary bill calls for pensions to be indexed to inflation. A 7% increase is being considered, with a budgetary impact of 12 billion RON, but specialists say 12% would be necessary.
Foto ilustrativă40 years of work, pension of 3,000 RON: how your pension is calculated under the new law
A man with 40 years of work history received a pension of approximately 3,000 RON and initially thought it was a mistake. The explanation lies in the new pension calculation formula.
Foto ilustrativăCNAS Acknowledges Issues with e-SănătateaMea: Fix Expected Within 2–3 Months
The head of CNAS, Horațiu Moldovan, says that the e-SănătateaMea platform will need 2–3 months to fix the issues that emerged at launch.
The second instalment of the pensioners' support payment, in December 2026: who receives money without applying
Pensioners with incomes below 3,000 RON will receive in December 2026 the second instalment of the state aid, between 300 and 500 RON, granted automatically.
Ionuț Dumitru: the pension system will face a "major shock" around 2030
The Prime Minister's adviser warns that the pension budget will face growing difficulties from 2029, when the "decree generation" reaches retirement age. He recommends cautious indexation in 2027.
The Fiscal Council calls for a gradual increase in the retirement age, amid the "decree generation" demographic wave
The Fiscal Council recommends linking the retirement age to life expectancy and eliminating exceptions, against the backdrop of the approaching retirement of the "decree generation" and the growing deficit in the social insurance system.
Romania: 1,110 days to reimburse an innovative medicine, compared to the EU average of 597
ARPIM highlights that Romanian patients wait an average of over 3 years for an innovative therapy to be reimbursed, well above the European average.
Foto ilustrativăPensions have not been indexed for 2 years, and the "minor recalculation" has been delayed by a year and a half
Millions of pensioners are feeling the effects of austerity: pensions have not been indexed to inflation for two years, and nearly 1 million senior citizens are still waiting for the funds from the minor recalculation.
Pensions and Salaries by County: Where the Highest and Lowest Incomes Are Paid
The national average pension reached 2,821 RON in July. Bucharest leads the rankings, with the gap between the extremes exceeding 1,900 RON.
Electronic health identity cards: what document to bring to the doctor or pharmacy
From 1 September, the use of the Electronic Identity Card in the medical system is no longer mandatory. The National Health Insurance House has granted an additional deadline, and the old health card remains valid.
Foto ilustrativăPensions and salaries could remain frozen in 2027 as well, due to public debt
Public debt has reached 60% of GDP, while pensioners are demanding a minimum 15% indexation and are threatening legal action against the Government.
Former DNA Chief, Criticism of Magistrates' Pension Reform and Revelations About the Judicial System
Călin Nistor, former DNA chief prosecutor, criticises the Bolojan Government's magistrates' pension reform and speaks about staffing problems in the justice system.
Foto ilustrativăANPIS Begins Payments for Child Allowances and Benefits from 8 September
ANPIS is paying August social assistance benefits in stages, between 8 and 21 September. Nearly 7 million beneficiaries receive monthly support through the 41 county agencies.
Foto ilustrativăCASS from pensions: 3.2 billion RON collected in 7 months, the tax remains in force
The state collected 3.2 billion RON from the additional CASS tax on pensions in just 7 months. Bolojan says the measure is here to stay, and its extension to pensions below 3,000 RON is under discussion.
Foto ilustrativăMinister of Labour: pension and salary indexation, "pie in the sky"
Bolojan calls for austerity measures to continue into 2027, while Minister Pîslaru states that pension and salary increases lack genuine budgetary coverage.
Foto ilustrativăPension-salary cumulation: The Senate has approved an 85% cut to service and military pensions
The Senate has tacitly adopted the bill that reduces service and military pensions by 85% for those who remain employed in the public sector. The measure does not affect retirees from the private sector.