Since the minimum wage has increased to 3,000 lei gross, those who sign contracts with the Pension House for the purchase of seniority will have to take more money out of their pockets. It should be noted that it is possible to make a contribution with larger amounts, that is, above the appropriate level.

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First of all, it should be noted that many people do not meet the insurance length requirements to access old age or early retirement. They can contribute to the system by paying social insurance contributions within 6 years before the date of conclusion of the social insurance contract.

This was introduced by GEO 163/2020, which was later amended by law 168/2021.

As I explained above, the monthly basis for calculating the social insurance contribution is the monthly income of the insured insured, specified in the social insurance contract, which cannot be lower than the minimum gross basic salary in the country, guaranteed in payment, valid on the date of conclusion of the contract. social insurance.

Given that the minimum wage has increased to 3,000 lei gross from January 1, 2023, the rate has increased to 750 lei from 638 lei in 2020.

That is, if someone wants to buy 1 year, he will have to pay 9,000 lei.

In accordance with the law, the payment of the EUV is made once or in monthly installments until August 31, 2023.

If, as of August 31, 2023, the social insurance contribution has not been paid in full, the insurance period is established in accordance with the payment made.

Payment of the social insurance contribution is made by any means of payment provided for by the law, including cash, at the cash desk of the territorial boarding house, within the radius of which the place of residence of the interested person is located, or at the representative designated by him by special order. power of attorney

The periods of time for which a social insurance contract can be concluded and a contribution to social insurance can be paid are the period between the date of reaching the age of 18 and the date of reaching the mandatory retirement age.

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