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Ukrainians who have obtained the status of participant in hostilities (UBD) have the right to state support, which includes discounts on payment for housing and communal services, free travel, medical care, and additional labor guarantees. As reported by the Kharkiv Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support, part of these privileges extend to the family members of veterans. The conditions for their granting are defined by Article 12 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of War Veterans, Guarantees of Their Social Protection.”
What discounts on utility services are provided for UBDs
One of the main social guarantees for participants in hostilities is a reduction in housing maintenance costs. The law allows paying 75% less for use of housing within an established area.
In calculating, 21 square meters per resident eligible for the privilege are taken into account, as well as an additional 10,5 square meters for the family.
A similar discount in the amount of 75% applies to the payment of utilities. In particular, it covers:
electricity and gas;
water supply and sewerage;
other utilities;
bottled gas in cylinders for household use.
At the same time, compensation is provided only within the limits of established consumption standards.
If the house is not connected to centralized heating, a participant in hostilities may use a 75% discount on the purchase of fuel, including liquid fuel, in accordance with defined norms.
The right to such housing and utility privileges also applies to family members of the veteran who live with him and belong to the categories defined by law. The form of ownership of the dwelling does not matter.
Free medicines and medical services for veterans
For persons with UBD status, the legislation establishes separate guarantees in the health care sector.
In particular, by doctor prescriptions they can receive medicines, immunobiological agents, and medical devices free of charge.
In addition, veterans are guaranteed:
free dental prosthetics in a priority order, excluding the use of precious metals;
annual medical examinations and dispensary care involving relevant specialists;
priority appointment in medical institutions and pharmacies;
priority direction for hospitalization.
Another law-based possibility is to preserve the right to service in clinics and hospitals to which the person was attached at a previous place of work. This guarantee applies after retirement or change of employer.
What transport can UBDs travel for free
Participants in hostilities are granted the right to use public transport without paying for travel.
This covers urban passenger transportation, general-use road transport in rural areas, suburban trains, and water transport.
Free travel is also provided on suburban and intercity buses, including routes within districts and regions and between them. The distance of the trip and the place of residence of the beneficiary do not affect this right.
To use the privilege, you must present a standard-issued ID. In transport where there is an automated fare collection system, an electronic ticket is also required, which is issued free of charge to privileges.
Specific conditions are set for travel by railway, water, air, and intercity road transport. UBDs may choose one of two options:
one free trip in both directions once every two years;
a round trip with 50% discount once a year.
Additional leave and employment guarantees
For working participants in hostilities, special labor rights are provided.
In particular, they may take annual main leave at a time convenient for them. Additionally, the law guarantees 14 calendar days of paid leave per year.
In case of temporary incapacity, UBDs have the right to assistance in the amount of 100% of the average wage regardless of the length of insurance experience.
Additional protection is provided in case of job loss. In case of staff reductions due to changes in production and labor organization, veterans have the preferential right to remain in their position. If the enterprise, institution, or organization is liquidated, they have the preferential right to employment.
Housing provision and right to land plots
Participants in hostilities who need improved housing conditions have the right to first-priority provision with housing area.
The law also provides them priority when allocating land plots for construction of their own house, gardening, or horticulture.
Other housing guarantees include priority repair of apartments and houses and provision of fuel.
Special conditions are set for veterans who sustained injuries, concussions, or mutilations during hostilities or while performing military duties. The law provides for housing for such persons within two years after being put on the housing register.
In addition, participants in hostilities have the right to loans for:
erection, reconstruction, or major repair of housing and outbuildings;
connection of houses to engineering networks and communications;
construction or purchase of a dacha house;
arrangement of a garden plot.
According to the law, repayment of such loans is planned over 10 years and begins in the fifth year after the completion of construction. The mechanism for their provision is defined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
UBD also enjoy the primary right to join housing, garage cooperatives and horticultural associations, as well as to purchase building materials for individual construction and country houses.
What pension supplements and monetary payments do UBDs receive
Legislation provides for an increase in pension provision for participants in hostilities.
The size of the allowance is 25% of the subsistence minimum established for persons who have lost the ability to work.
This increase applies to pensions, monthly lifelong monetary maintenance, and state social assistance awarded instead of a pension.
In addition to monthly allowances, participants in hostilities are entitled to an annual one-time monetary payment by Independence Day of Ukraine. Its specific size and method of accrual are determined by the government taking into account funds allocated in the state budget.
Social care and support in obtaining education
Veterans with UBD status have the right to priority service in institutions that provide social care.
If the relevant institutions cannot organize such care, the law provides for reimbursement of related expenses. Compensation is made under established rules and in legally defined amounts.
A separate area of state support concerns education.
For participants in hostilities abroad, there is a preferential right to enter higher and pre-higher professional education institutions. They may also enter professional education institutions and courses for mastering relevant professions without competition.
At the same time, participants in hostilities and their children have the right to state targeted support when obtaining professional, specialized pre-higher and higher education in state and communal institutions.
For children of veterans studying full-time, such support applies until the end of study, but not longer than until reaching 23-year age.
The main rights and social guarantees of participants in hostilities are enshrined in Article 12 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of War Veterans, Guarantees of Their Social Protection.”
Earlier StopCor reported how participants in hostilities can obtain 75% discount on housing and communal services. The privilege is provided regardless of family income, and an application can be filed through the Pension Fund of Ukraine portal or in person at the service center.
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