The Official Clarifications Offered by Simona Bucura-Oprescu after the LAST MINUTE Complaints of Romanians from All over the Country

Simona Bucura-Oprescu published a series of very important official clarifications, after the last-minute complaints of Romanians from all over the country.

Official Clarifications Offered to Simona Bucura-Oprescu LAST MOMENT Complaints to Romanians All over the Country

Simona Bucura-Oprescu, Minister of Labor, made a series of important statements, after in the last few days, numerous discussions and concerns appeared in the public space related to a possible "decrease in pensions" as a result of the application of Law 360/2023. The minister came up with important clarifications to clarify the current situation.

Simona Bucura-Oprescu emphasized that, until this moment, no decision has been issued to recalculate pensions based on Law 360/2023. She informed that the recalculation decisions will be sent to all pensioners by the Romanian Post, between August 15-31, by the territorial pension houses.

Simona Bucura-Oprescu explained that the retirement files are periodically checked by the specialists of the territorial pension houses. This reverification activity has been carried out since the implementation of the pension system, starting with Law no. 27/1966, Law no. 3/1977, Law no. 19/2000 and Law no. 263/2010.

If errors are found, revision decisions are issued. These decisions can either increase or decrease the amount of the pension. In the case of an increase, the amounts are granted immediately, in a single installment, and in the case of a decrease, the amounts are paid in installments.

In 2023, 870 such decisions were issued after the checks made by the CNPP Control Body. Of these, pensions were increased for 361 files, and debt recovery was imposed for 509 files. The Minister mentioned that, from year to year, the number of situations in which revision was required has decreased constantly.

Simona Bucura-Oprescu emphasized that these review decisions have nothing to do with the application of Law no. 360/2023, which reforms the public pension system. Recalculation decisions based on Law no. 360/2023 will be transmitted, as previously mentioned, between August 15-31.

Simona Bucura-Oprescu offers these clarifications in order to calm pensioners' fears and to ENSURING transparency of the pension recalculation process. The Labor Minister reiterated his commitment to protect pensioners' rights and ensure a fair and transparent pension system.