Villagers who own agricultural land have an opportunity to settle their unpaid social and health insurance contributions without late-payment interest and penalties.
Under the scheme, farmers in lowland areas must pay 38,400 lek per year, while those in mountainous areas must pay 29,400 lek.
The relief covers obligations for the period 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2024. The main condition is that full payment of the contributions must be made by 31 December 2026.
Pensions expert Kujtim Hoxha explains that this is an opportunity for farmers to close outstanding obligations by paying only the base amount, without the accumulated interest and fines.
The benefit is not only related to clearing debts, but also to completing the insurance years that affect the right to a pension and health coverage.
After the deadline expires, obligations that have not been settled will remain active.