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The Minister of Labor, Florin Manole, discussed two key issues for pensioners: the potential elimination of health contributions on pensions and the indexing of pensions. While he confirmed that 2.8 million pensioners will receive Christmas aid, he did not provide specifics on pension indexing for January 2027. According to the law, pensions should be indexed by 11.3%, reflecting inflation and wage growth. Currently, pensioners with pensions over 3,000 lei pay health contributions, generating significant revenue. Manole indicated that discussions about eliminating these contributions have not yet occurred at the government level, although the law states they will be removed by January 31, 2027. No pensioner has successfully challenged this contribution in court.