The state Duma Committee supported the change to pension legislation MOSCOW, 17 Jul — RIA Novosti. The state Duma Committee on health at the meeting on Tuesday supported the government bill on changes in pension legislation. The Committee, in its conclusion, noted that this issue requires a systemic approach and integrated measures aimed at protecting the health of the population, the extension of working period of life of older people and consistently improve the level of their financial security. In addition, the Committee pointed to the need to increase the availability of social and health services and the development of social service system for citizens over the age of 80 years. In addition, the Committee stressed the need to preserve the institution of early pensions, including for healthcare workers and for activities in special working conditions. “We consider it necessary on the basis of continuous monitoring of the current situation
