AUR proposes that people diagnosed with cancer should be able to retire at the age of 60

AUR has submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament under which people diagnosed with cancer could qualify for an old-age pension starting at age 60, provided they have completed the minimum contributory period required by law. The initiative is not yet in force and will undergo the parliamentary procedure.

The bill stipulates that early retirement before the standard retirement age would be granted upon request, regardless of the beneficiary’s work capacity or the disease’s stage of progression. The measure would apply both to people undergoing treatment or medical monitoring and to those who have completed treatment, are in remission and have returned to work.

The bill was initiated by AUR MP Dumitrina Mitrea, together with MP Andra Constantinescu. Dumitrina Mitrea argues that people who have experienced an oncological illness need a form of social protection that takes into account the disease’s impact on their lives.

According to AUR, current legislation automatically links the retirement age to changes in life expectancy, which could also affect cancer patients who have continued to work and contribute to the public pension system. The party believes that lowering the retirement age to 60 should remain applicable in the event of future increases in the standard retirement age for the general population.