Any disabled person can apply for social assistance, which is provided in the form of social services, medical care, material benefits. To receive such assistance, you must contact the territorial body of social protection.
Social security legislation establishes the right of every person with a disability to receive social assistance. The basis for the provision of such assistance is a decision by the social protection authority at the citizen's place of residence. After making such a decision, the disabled person is assigned monthly material payments in the amounts established by law (the amount depends on the established group, the degree of restriction on labor activity). In addition, the disabled person gets the opportunity to use the services of social services, medical care free of charge. In certain cases, a decision is made on inpatient care, which can be implemented only with the consent of the disabled person.
How can a disabled person realize the right to social assistance?
Any disabled person can exercise the right to social assistance of all these types by applying to the social security authorities at the place of residence. To do this, you will need to fill out an application for the provision of social assistance, submit documents confirming the existence of rights to receive it (in particular, confirmation of the assignment of a certain disability group, degree of restriction to work). After consideration of these documents by the social protection authority, an appropriate decision is made, which is the basis for the appointment of material payments, inclusion of a disabled person in the list of citizens who are provided with social and medical services.
