3 billion and 800 million leva were paid for pensions in the first two months of the year. The increase is 13 percent on an annual basis, reports the National Social Security Institute.
Total expenses of the State Social Security are 4 billion and 300 million leva, 2 billion and 300 million were collected from insurance contributions.
The average pension for the second month of the year is slightly over 930 leva, including supplements, and marks an increase of 100 leva compared to February last year.
The average pension for seniority and age increases by 115 leva on an annual basis.