Legal support when receiving payments for inpatient treatment in Ukraine
Inpatient treatment is an important stage of health recovery, which requires not only medical but also financial support. In many cases, the patient has the right to monetary compensation for the period of stay in the hospital. However, in practice, the processing of payments is often accompanied by difficulties: lack of documents, refusal by insurance companies or untimely submission of applications. That is why legal support when receiving payments for inpatient treatment is becoming a popular service.
Who is entitled to payments for inpatient treatment?
Citizens who:
- work officially and pay contributions to the Social Insurance Fund;
- have been treated in a hospital for more than 4 days (or other periods established by law);
- have a properly executed sick leave;
- have concluded a voluntary medical insurance contract (in the case of VHI);
- have suffered as a result of an accident at work or an occupational disease.

Regardless of the category, each person has the right to legal support when applying for the appropriate payment. A lawyer will help determine which fund or institution to contact: the FSS, an insurance company or an employer.
List of documents for receiving payments
To receive compensation, the applicant must provide:
- original sick leave letter;
- medical certificate from the hospital;
- certificate from the place of work (or other documents confirming the employment relationship);
- application for receiving payment;
- passport and identification code;
- copy of the insurance contract (if we are talking about the VHI).
Legal verification of each document is the key to successful receipt of funds. A common mistake is the absence of a doctor's signature or seal on the statement, which can be a reason for refusal. The lawyer controls the availability of all formal details.
Appealing a refusal to pay
Clients often turn to lawyers after they have received a refusal. The reasons may be:
- errors in documents;
- disputed status of the sick leave;
- failure to comply with the deadlines for submitting the application;
- intentional delay in payment by insurance companies.
A lawyer in such a situation:
- files complaints with the Social Insurance Fund or the insurance company;
- prepares claims against the employer;
- files a lawsuit in case of a systematic refusal;
- accompanies the client at all stages of pre-trial and judicial resolution of the dispute.
Why should you contact “Consultant”?
The legal marketplace “Consultant” offers:
- a free initial consultation;
- an individual approach to each case;
- preparation of a full package of documents;
- protection of the client’s rights in the event of a conflict;
- support until the moment of actual receipt of funds.
Our team knows all the subtleties and changes in the legislation on social guarantees and medical payments. We will help you avoid red tape and focus on the main thing - your health.
ConclusionReceiving payment for inpatient treatment is your legal right. However, in order to realize it, you need experience and a clear understanding of legal procedures. The “Consultant” team provides professional support to anyone who has encountered difficulties in processing such payments. With us, you will not be left alone with the system - we will take care of your rights.