Individuals with Group I disability are citizens who, due to significant health impairments, require partial or complete assistance from others. However, the amount of pensions depends on the subcategory chosen by the medical examination.
The specific benefits available to individuals with this disability group were detailed by News.LIVE.
Individuals with the most severe health impairments (subgroup "A") receive 4722 hryvnias (200% of the minimum subsistence level), while those in subgroup "B" are paid 2361 hryvnias (100% of the minimum subsistence level). Children under 6 years of age in subgroup "A" receive 5163 hryvnias, while other children of that age receive 1281.5 hryvnias. For children aged 6 to 18 in subgroup "A," the amount is 6392 hryvnias, while other children in this age group receive 1598 hryvnias. Payments are automatically adjusted with changes in the minimum subsistence level.
A range of benefits is available for individuals with Group I disability. These include priority installation of home telephones, sanatorium and resort treatment for children, free prosthetics, and hearing aids. Parents caring for children during treatment can have this period compensated upon providing a medical certificate.
Medical care includes free or partially subsidized access to prescription medications, as well as free prosthetics, mobility aids, hearing aids, glasses, and vehicles.
Individuals with Group I disability are entitled to free travel on public transport (excluding taxis) and a 50% discount on intercity transportation from October 1 to May 15. Those affected by military actions or the Chernobyl disaster receive additional discounts on travel.
Discounts on housing and communal services include a 100% compensation for individuals disabled due to military actions and a 50% discount for those affected by Chernobyl. To apply for these benefits, it is necessary to contact social protection authorities with the relevant documents.