The disability pensions for participants in the armed conflict in Afghanistan and in the war for defending the territorial integrity and independence of the Republic of Moldova will be increased. The decision was made public in the March 1 meeting of the Cabinet, IPN reports.

The pension of persons with severe disabilities will be raised by 1,842 lei to 3,500 lei a month, the pension for accentuated disabilities by 1,062 lei to 2,500 lei, while the pension for average disabilities will increase from 908 lei to 1,500 lei.