New Law in Ukraine on the care of elderly people

The topic of providing permanent care for the elderly is always relevant because every year an increasing number of citizens become pensioners who need care for them.

In addition, in the conditions of martial law in the country, the grounds for exemption from mobilization until recently were the fact that a conscript takes care of a relative who has a disability of the appropriate degree of disability.

However, the Verkhovna Rada made changes to this legislative provision, and now in practice citizens are wondering what exactly has changed.

Therefore, in this article we will talk about whether the "New Law in Ukraine on the care of elderly people" has been adopted and what changes have occurred in general, taking into account the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine.

What has changed after June 28, 2023?

On June 28, 2023, Law of Ukraine No. 3161-IX "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Certain Issues Related to Military Service During Martial Law" entered into force, which changed what a conscript could receive from now on postponement of mobilization to take care of a wife, husband's parents, or wife with a disability, provided that there are no other able-bodied persons (relatives) who are legally obliged to support such a person.

Has the procedure for establishing permanent care for the elderly changed?

At the moment, the legislator has not made any changes to the Law of Ukraine "On the Provision of Social Services" and Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 859 of September 23, 2020, which indicates that there will be no changes in the procedure for registration of permanent care for the elderly.

That is, in order to arrange permanent care for an elderly person today, a person still needs to apply to the guardianship and guardianship authorities with the following package of documents:

• a statement in which it is necessary to indicate the fact that you want to provide care for a person who needs it;
• a copy of the passport data of both the person who plans to provide care and the person for whom it is planned to be provided;
• a medical certificate confirming the physical ability of a citizen to provide such care;
• a document on your permanent place of residence or actual stay;
• documentation confirming your ownership of the property or the ability to use it;
• A document that testifies to the need for constant care for an elderly person and confirms that she really needs it.

Thus, on the basis of this package of documents, a decision will be made to establish permanent care for the person.

If you have not understood the legal norms of the legislation regarding the establishment of permanent care for the elderly, then be sure to contact qualified lawyers - the "Prikhodko and Partners" law office.

Our specialists will always give you high-quality advice on all issues that will arise in the process of cooperation, because they clearly understand such categories of cases, as they have relevant legal experience. So don't delay and turn to us for help!