From the beginning of 2023, seniors can use the electronic pensioner ID card, which entitles them to many discounts and reliefs. It is worth noting that the plastic document is still valid, and you can still apply for it. However, what should be done if a senior wants to use the electronic version of the ID card and what discounts and reliefs apply to it?
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Electronic pensioner ID card. The plastic document will no longer be needed
At the beginning of 2023, seniors can use the electronic pensioner ID. All you need to do is install the mObywatel application on your phone and select the mLegitymacja option. It is not necessary to submit any applications. It can only be submitted by seniors who still want to use a plastic ID card. Then, the application should be submitted to the Social Insurance Institution on the ERL form. What about the cards that have already been issued? As we can read on the site
Pensioners’ and pensioners’ ID cards issued before 2023 are valid according to the given validity date.
Who is entitled to an electronic pensioner ID? Exactly the same conditions as in the case of a plastic document must be met, i.e. receive a disability pension, a bridging pension, a social pension or a teacher’s compensatory benefit.
Electronic ID card for retirees. What concessions and discounts can seniors count on?
Having an electronic or plastic pensioner’s ID card, he can confirm that he is a pensioner, is entitled to health services and numerous concessions and discounts. What can he count on?
- Discount on public transport – seniors can count on completely free rides or big discounts. Each city and municipality sets its own conditions, so it is worth finding out about them directly from the source. This is a popular solution primarily in Gdańsk, Wrocław and Warsaw.
- Rail travel discount – with the ID card, pensioners can take advantage of 37 percent. discounts on two train journeys a year (second class).
- Cheaper passport – seniors can also get a passport cheaper, paying as much as half of the fixed amount, i.e. PLN 70.
- Other discounts and allowances – many places have their offer addressed to people with a pensioner ID. they can count on them in some theaters, cinemas, museums and during numerous cultural events.
Source: Gazeta
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