Registration disability

Registration of disability

Legal stages of registration of disability

• Contacting a doctor: To register a disability, you must contact your attending physician, who conducts an initial examination and refers the patient for a more detailed medical examination.
• Medical commission: After the initial examination, the doctor sends the patient to a medical commission, which must confirm or deny the presence of a disease that requires registration of disability.
• Collection of documents: In the process of preparing for the examination, it is necessary to collect documents for obtaining disability, including medical reports, test results and examinations, as well as other documents confirming the state of health.
• Applying to the Medical and Social Expertise Bureau: The next step is to contact the Medical and Social Expertise Bureau (MSE). To do this, you need to submit an application and provide the entire collected package of documents.
• Passing the examination: Based on the documents provided and a personal examination, the ITU commission makes a decision on assigning a disability, determines its degree and develops an individual rehabilitation program.
• Receiving the results: After making a decision, the ITU issues a conclusion that confirms the disability status. In case of refusal, you can appeal the decision in court. It is possible that the disability commission will be removed in 2024.

Under what conditions the service can be provided

• Presence of a disease: The service for registration of disability is provided in the presence of a disease or condition that significantly limits life activity.
• Documentary evidence: Medical documents are required to register a disability, they must be in order to confirm the diagnosis and health status.
• Patient consent: to register a disability, the consent of the patient or his legal representative is required.
• Compliance with legislation: All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current legislation and medical standards.

Under what conditions service cannot be provided

• Absence of disease: If the medical commission does not confirm the presence of a disease that significantly affects life.
• Insufficient documents: Incomplete set of documents, documents for disability are not in order or inaccurate data may be grounds for refusal.
• Violation of procedures: Failure to comply with established legal procedures and standards.
• False information: Providing knowingly false information about the state of health.

How to figure it out on your own

• Studying the legislation: Familiarize yourself with the legislative acts regulating the process of registering disability, what doctors you need to see for disability.
• Consultation with a doctor: Get detailed advice from your doctor and find out what documents are required to register disability.
• Collecting documents: Make a list of the necessary documents and start collecting them in advance.
• Contacting the Medical and Social Expertise Bureau: Find out the work schedule and features of the local bureau of medical and social expertise. Perhaps there is a function for remote registration of disability.
• Using online resources: Find and study available online resources and instructions for registration of disability.

Frequently asked questions on the topic of disability how to register

• Which doctors do I need to see to register for disability? Therapist (or pediatrician for children): Initial examination and issuance of referrals to other specialists. Summarization of data and preparation of a medical report. Neurologist: Examination in the presence of neurological diseases (strokes, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, etc.). Surgeon (or orthopedist): Examination in the presence of orthopedic or surgical problems (amputations, injuries to the musculoskeletal system). Cardiologist: Examination of cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks, heart failure). Psychiatrist: Examination of mental or behavioral disorders. Ophthalmologist: Examination of diseases of the visual organs (glaucoma, kataract, blindness). Otolaryngologist (ENT): Examination of diseases of the hearing organs and upper respiratory tract (deafness, hearing loss). Endocrinologist: Examination of endocrine diseases (diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction). Oncologist: Examination of oncological diseases. Rheumatologist: Examination of rheumatic diseases (arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus). Gastroenterologist: Examination of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Pulmonologist: Examination of diseases of the respiratory system (asthma, COPD). Urologist (or nephrologist): Examination of diseases of the genitourinary system and kidneys.
• What doctors do I need to see to get disability benefits for oncology? To register for disability due to oncology, you need to see an oncologist who will confirm the diagnosis and the extent of the disease, as well as a therapist for a comprehensive conclusion and referral to a medical and social examination (MSE). Additionally, consultations with other specialists may be required depending on complications and concomitant diseases.
• What documents are needed to register for disability? The list includes medical reports, examination results, passport, SNILS and an application.
• Will there be an automatic extension of disability? Automatic extension of disability is possible in some cases, such as lifelong disability or certain serious diseases. However, in most cases, disability must be periodically confirmed by re-passing a medical and social examination (MSE).
• Do I need to submit documents to the pension fund for disability? Yes, documents confirming disability must be submitted to the pension fund. This is necessary to formalize the relevant payments and benefits provided by law for persons with disabilities.

What determines the cost of a lawyer's services

Disability registration is resource-intensive and takes a long time.

• Complexity of the case: The more complex and confusing the case, the more expensive the lawyer's services will be.
• Volume of work: The number of hours spent on preparing documents, consulting and representing the client's interests.
• Lawyer's qualifications: Experienced and qualified lawyers usually require higher payment for their services.
• Regional features: The cost of services may vary depending on the region and the standard of living in it.
• Additional expenses: Include payment for the preparation of additional documents, consultations with specialists and possible legal costs.