Finance Minister: Healthcare, social expenditures increased in 2027 budget

Healthcare and social expenditures have increased in the 2027 budget, which amounts to 11 billion 210 million GEL, Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili said when presenting the 2027 draft budget in parliament.

The increase will affect the following programs: Expenditure on pension provision for the population has increased by 685 million GEL, reaching 5.7 billion GEL. This increase is due to the indexation of pensions in accordance with legislation.

In accordance with the current indexation formula, the pensions of over 500,000 pensioners aged 70 and older will increase by 60 GEL, reaching a total of 555 GEL. Additionally, a 20% supplement is provided for more than 50,000 individuals within this same category who reside in high-mountainous settlements.

For 440,000 beneficiaries under the age of 70, the pension will increase by 45 GEL, amounting to 415 GEL.

A 20% supplement is provided for 36,000 beneficiaries residing in high-mountainous settlements.

The social package for over 130,000 persons with disabilities will increase, with an additional 81 million GEL allocated for this purpose, bringing the total to 640 million GEL.

Funding for healthcare programs increased by 244 million GEL and exceeds 2 billion 445 million GEL.

The funds for the social rehabilitation and child care program have been increased by more than 34 million GEL and now amount to 159 million GEL.