Publication date: 04.06.2024
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Payment in connection with the death of a serviceman
1. Introduction
The death of a serviceman is a great tragedy for his family and loved ones. The state recognizes the importance of providing social protection for family members of a fallen serviceman, providing them with various types of material assistance. In this article, we will consider what payments are provided in connection with the death of a serviceman, what documents must be collected and what steps should be taken to receive these payments.
2. Legislative framework
2.1. Basic normative acts
Payments in connection with the death of a serviceman are regulated by the following normative acts:
Law of Ukraine "On social and legal protection of military personnel and members of their families".
Law of Ukraine "On the status of war veterans, guarantees of their social protection".
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On approval of the Procedure for providing one-time monetary assistance in case of death (death) of a serviceman".
2.2. Categories of persons entitled to payments
Family members of a deceased serviceman who are entitled to receive payments include:
Wife (husband) of the deceased.
Children of the deceased who have not reached the age of majority or are unable to work.
Parents of the deceased.
3. Types of payments
3.1. One-time financial assistance
One-time cash assistance is the main payment provided to the family of a fallen serviceman. The amount of this assistance is determined by legislation and may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the death.
3.2.Monthly pension in case of loss of breadwinner
The families of the fallen servicemen also have the right to receive a monthly pension in the event of the loss of a breadwinner. This pension is assigned to each dependent of the deceased.
3.3. Other payments and benefits
In addition to basic payments, families of fallen servicemen may be entitled to other types of social assistance and benefits, such as:
Discounted medical care.
Subsidized education for children of the deceased.
Benefits for communal services.
Compensation for funeral expenses.
4. Procedure for receiving payments
4.1. Preparation of documents
To receive payments, you must prepare the following documents:
Application for assistance.
Death certificate of a serviceman.
Documents confirming the family relationship with the deceased (marriage certificate, birth certificates of children).
Passport or other document certifying the identity of the applicant.
Military ID or other documents confirming the status of a military serviceman.
Certificate on the circumstances of death, issued by a military unit or a relevant body.
4.2. Application submission
An application for one-time cash assistance and a monthly pension in case of loss of a breadwinner must be submitted to the appropriate state body, usually the Pension Fund of Ukraine or a local body of social protection of the population.
4.3. Review of application and payment of assistance
After submitting all the necessary documents, the relevant body reviews the application. In the case of a positive decision, the payment of a one-time benefit and the appointment of a monthly pension are carried out in accordance with the established procedure
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