site.btaOver 120 Elderly Care Centers Reached in Euro Awareness Campaign

More than 120 social service facilities for older people have been visited by National Social Security Institute (NSSI) experts as part of its information campaign on converting social security payments to euros once the country enters the eurozone. According to the institute, experts from across the country have met with hundreds of residents in retirement homes, day centers, and small-group homes for the elderly, explaining the process of recalculating pension benefits and the steps citizens can take to avoid fraud during the transition from the lev to the euro.

The campaign also targets residents of small and medium-sized settlements. Mobile teams have been formed within regional NSSI offices and, in coordination with local mayors, travel between towns and villages to provide information. Through discussions in pensioners’ clubs and organized municipal meetings, NSSI representatives address concerns about what will happen to pensions and benefits after January 1, 2026, helping counteract misinformation and reduce anxiety among citizens.

In addition, the NSSI continues its joint initiative with the national Ombudsman, titled "Pensions in Euro," aimed particularly at older people in remote communities. The institute also participates in the Ministry of Finance’s broader communication campaign on the introduction of the euro.

NSSI stresses that it does not do home visits as part of its awareness campaign, and any claims to the opposite should be considered fraudulent. Citizens with questions are encouraged to visit local NSSI offices or contact the institute by email or through its Contact Center.