Russia's 2027 Minimum Daily Sickness Benefit Set at 933-1,033 Rubles

An expert has stated that the minimum daily sickness benefit in Russia for 2027 will range from 933 to 1,033 rubles, depending on the month. This calculation is based on the upcoming increase of the minimum wage. The figures were provided by Igor Balynin, an associate professor at the Financial University under the Russian government. He specified that the daily rate will be 933.39 rubles for months with 31 days, 1,033.39 rubles for February, and 964.5 rubles for months with 30 days. This follows the planned increase of the minimum wage to 28,935 rubles, which raises the average daily earnings used for calculations. The Russian government's press service confirmed a 6.8% minimum wage increase for the next year. Additionally, the maximum sickness benefit is expected to rise to 7,800 rubles per day in 2027, and further to 8,489.04 rubles in 2028, according to the Social Fund of Russia.