Social programmes for military personnel in Ukraine

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Publication date: 23.07.2024

Introduction

Servicemen and women play an important role in ensuring the national security and defence of Ukraine. Recognising their contribution and ensuring their well-being is a priority for the state. In order to support servicemen and their families, Ukraine has various social programmes aimed at ensuring decent living conditions, social protection, medical care, education and vocational rehabilitation. In this article, we will review the main social programmes for servicemen and women, the legal framework for their implementation, the procedure for receiving assistance and support, and provide real-life examples and recommendations on how to participate in these programmes.

Legal framework

• The Constitution of Ukraine: Guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, including the right to social protection.
  The Law of Ukraine "
• On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families": Defines the basic guarantees of social protection for servicemen and their families.
  Law of Ukraine "On the Status of War Veterans and Guarantees of Their Social Protection": Establishes benefits and social guarantees for war veterans and combatants.
• Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Approval of the Procedure for Provision of Social Services": Regulates the procedure for the provision of social services to servicemen and their families.

Housing programmes

1. One of the main social programmes for servicemen is housing. The state provides various forms of housing support:
2. Service housing programme: Servicemen and women are entitled to service housing for the duration of their service. To do this, you need to apply to the relevant military authority with an application and the necessary documents.
3. Permanent housing programme: Servicemen and women who are discharged from military service due to age, health reasons or due to staff reductions are entitled to permanent housing. This may include the purchase of an apartment or house at the expense of the state budget.
4. Rental compensation programme: In the absence of service housing, servicemen and women may be entitled to compensation for renting accommodation. To do this, you need to submit an application to the military unit and sign a rental agreement.

Medical care

1. Medical care: Servicemen and women are entitled to medical care, including outpatient and inpatient treatment, rehabilitation, preventive measures and medical examinations.
2. Sanatorium and resort treatment: Servicemen and women and war veterans are entitled to sanatorium and resort treatment at the expense of the state budget. This includes stays in sanatoriums, rehabilitation centres and other healthcare facilities.
3. Medical insurance: Servicemen and women can participate in health insurance programmes that provide an additional level of medical support.
   Educational programmes.
4. The state provides military personnel and their children with educational opportunities:
5. Education of servicemen: Servicemen and women are entitled to free education in higher military educational institutions, as well as to advanced training and professional retraining courses.
6. Education of children of servicemen: Children of servicemen have the right to priority enrolment in kindergartens, schools and higher education institutions. In addition, they are granted privileges when applying to higher education institutions.
7. Scholarships and grants: The state provides scholarships and grants for servicemen and their children who achieve high academic results or are engaged in scientific activities.
   Vocational rehabilitation and employment

Servicemen and women who are discharged from military service are entitled to vocational rehabilitation and employment support:

1. Professional retraining: The state provides professional retraining and advanced training for servicemen and women who are discharged from military service. This may include education in vocational schools, retraining courses and internships.
2. Support in employment: State employment services provide employment support to servicemen and women who are discharged from military service. This includes assistance in job search, employment counselling, organisation of job fairs and other activities.
3. Employment benefits: Servicemen and women who are discharged from military service are entitled to employment benefits, including priority employment, additional leave and other benefits.

Social benefits and assistance:

1. Servicemen and their families are entitled to various social benefits and allowances:
2. Pensions and allowances: Servicemen and women who have reached retirement age or become disabled as a result of their service are entitled to a retirement or disability pension. In addition, benefits are provided in the event of loss of a breadwinner, birth of a child, temporary disability and other types of assistance.
3. Financial assistance: Servicemen and their families can receive financial assistance in case of difficult life circumstances, natural disasters, accidents or other emergencies.
4. Compensation and benefits: The state provides various types of compensation and benefits to servicemen and their families, including reimbursement of travel expenses, utility bills, medicines and medical supplies, and tax and fee exemptions.