Social Pension Calculator (Renta Socjalna) 2026

The social pension (renta socjalna) is a ZUS cash benefit paid to people who are completely unable to work due to a health impairment that arose before the age of 18, during full-time schooling up to age 25, or during doctoral studies. It does not require any contribution history.

The social pension equals 84% of the disability pension assessment base. After the March 2026 valorisation, the assessment base is PLN 1,901.71, giving a gross social pension of approximately PLN 1,597.44.

Gross social pension = 84% x assessment base for a full disability pension. The base is valorised every March. ZUS deducts the health contribution (9% of gross). The PIT advance is zero because the benefit falls within the annual tax-free allowance of PLN 30,000.

Technically yes, but in practice no PIT is withheld because the benefit is below the monthly tax-free threshold (PLN 2,500). ZUS does, however, deduct the health insurance contribution (9% of the gross amount).

Yes. The social pension is valorised each March together with all other pension and disability benefits. The valorisation rate is announced by the President of ZUS and reflects wage and price growth.

Yes, but with limits. If earned income exceeds 70% of the average monthly wage (approximately PLN 4,100 gross in 2026), the social pension is suspended. It is reduced proportionally for income between 70% and 130% of the average wage.

Submit application form ERSn at the ZUS branch for your place of residence, or via the PUE ZUS online portal. You must attach medical documentation confirming complete inability to work and proof of identity. ZUS will arrange an examination by a medical examiner.

The right to the social pension ends at 18 only if the health impairment arose after that age. If the impairment arose before age 18 or during qualifying educational periods, the benefit continues regardless of the recipient's age.

Yes. The social pension is counted as income when calculating household income for means-tested benefits such as the housing allowance (dodatek mieszkaniowy) or the care allowance (swiadczenie pielegnacyjne). Check eligibility individually with the relevant authority.

No. The tool provides indicative results based on 2026 rates. The exact benefit amount is established by ZUS in an individual administrative decision. For official advice, contact ZUS directly or consult a social security specialist.