Monthly cash payments and types of social services for people with disabilities in 2020

​Monthly is a compensation payment, as well as a certain type of social support that citizens of the Russian Federation belonging to a preferential category can count on. The money is paid from the state budget and does not depend on the size or frequency of payment of the basic pension. Funds are transferred to those citizens who refuse certain free services. People who receive EDV have the right to count on a number of social services provided by law. What are these payments? Who has the right to count on them, and in what amount? What should I consider when applying, and what documents will be required? These and other questions are discussed below.

Who can count on EDV?

In 2020, EDV payment is due to persons who belong to the following categories:

1. Disabled people (regardless of group).
2. People who were exposed to radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
3. Veterans who belong to separate categories.
4. Persons who have certain merits in the form of state awards.
5. Other groups of beneficiaries that are noted in regulations.

As for the EDV for pensioners, it is provided in the situation if a person (besides reaching retirement age) has one of the social statuses. Let's take a closer look at the basic categories.

Disabled people from groups 1 to 3 (adults and children)

Federal Law No. 181 states that disabled people from the first to third groups (including disabled children) have the right to count on EDV. Until the next indexation, which will occur in 2020, the amount of payments for such citizens is 3,651.75, 2607.93, and 2087.67 rubles for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd groups, respectively. In the case where a person is entitled to receive EDV for different types of benefits, he has the right to choose the most profitable option for himself.

If assistance is given in kind, disabled people (adults and children) have the right to count on health vouchers to a sanatorium and free transportation to the place of recovery and back home. In the case where the EDV is assigned based on disability, a recalculation of the amount is required when the group is changed. The calculation work is assigned to employees of the local Pension Fund on the basis of an extract from the inspection report.

It is worth noting that ordinary or military pensioners do not need to come to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation for a recount. The work is performed automatically, based on the inspection report sent from ITU.

BD and WWII veterans

Some categories of WWII veterans are entitled to receive EDV. If we give the figures for 2020, the payment amount is 5215.84 and 2,869 rubles for disabled war veterans and war participants, respectively. In addition, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, these categories of citizens have the right to count on cash support, which is paid in the amount of 0.5 and 1 thousand rubles (taking into account the category). If a person has the right to count on payment of EDV in different directions, he chooses the option that is most beneficial for him at a particular moment.

Based on Federal Law No. 5 (Article 23.1), a cash payment of 2869.72 rubles is provided for the following persons:

• Those who took part in hostilities (those that took place on the territory of the Russian Federation or other countries).
• Military personnel (including those transferred to the reserve), as well as persons who are classified as liable for military service.
• Employees of the Federal Penitentiary Service, FSB, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Defense, regardless of rank.
• Military personnel who were sent to serve in Afghanistan during the period of hostilities, as well as those participating in post-war operations carrying out mine clearance missions, including members of the combat fleet pilots, and so on.

Labor veterans

Regarding this title, it is worth considering that it is awarded on the basis of regional decisions. This means that the EDV is formed taking into account the laws in force locally. As for the Pension Fund, it does not make payments to labor veterans.

Hero of the Russian Federation and the USSR

Information on the payment of EDV for this category of citizens is specified in the Federal Law under number 4301-I, issued back in 1993. Since 2020, the amount of payments for this category of citizens is 61,498.88 rubles. As for other heroes (Labor of the Russian Federation, Socialist Labor), as well as holders of the Order of Labor Glory, they have the right to count on a payment in the amount of 45,346.35 rubles. It is worth considering that in addition to federal payments, certain allowances are also established in the regions of the Russian Federation.

For the considered category of persons, the amount of social benefits paid monthly does not depend on the presence or absence of the monthly allowance. In addition, payments are indexed every year (2020 was no exception). If a person has received the title of Hero of the Russian Federation or the cavalier mentioned above several times, he can count on only one payment. The rule of summing up for each award received does not work here.

If the recipient of the EDV dies, according to Federal Law 4301-I, the right to receive payment (in equal shares) is given to relatives.

Minor prisoners of the fascist regime

If a citizen of the Russian Federation is classified as a prisoner of fascism, he receives EDV, which is accrued simultaneously with the pension, and its size depends on the presence of disability. So, in 2020, the payment is 5215.84 and 3911.87 rubles for persons with or without disabilities, respectively. In addition, such persons have the right to count on DEMO in the amount of 1000 rubles (like WWII veterans).

Citizens living in the Chernobyl zone

Citizens who have suffered from radiation have the right to count on EDV. The amount of payments depends on the duration of work or residence in the contaminated area. For 2018, the maximum amount of such payment is 2607.93 rubles. The payment applies to citizens who received disabilities due to a disaster at nuclear facilities, as well as children who have disabilities or received disabilities due to the accident at Mayak. If the territory where a person lives has a preferential economic status, the amount of payments is 521.91 rubles.

It is important to take into account that in relation to this category of beneficiaries, EDV may be paid on a different basis. In other words, a citizen of the Russian Federation who has suffered from radiation has the right to count on payments for other reasons.

What does the law say?

There is no general law on monthly wages in Russia, therefore the monthly payment is determined taking into account the following legal acts:

• Federal Law No. 5 - regarding veterans of different categories.
• Federal Law No. 181 - for disabled people of any group.
• Law No. 1244-1 - for citizens who have the status of Chernobyl victims.
• Federal Law No. 5, as well as Law No. 4301-1 - for citizens of the Russian Federation who have received state awards.

As noted, some individuals have the right to expect to receive payments on two grounds at the same time.

Where to apply for social benefits

The Pension Fund of the Russian Federation regulates issues of receiving monthly payments.

It is possible to apply for social benefits in person:

• in the usual manner, you can apply for a monthly payment to any territorial Pension Fund or MFC (through it the application will go to the Pension Fund);

• if EDV is due to a minor or incapacitated person, the application is at the place of residence of the minor or incompetent person or the parent (adoptive parent, guardian/trustee).

From the age of 14 you can apply for social benefits yourself;

• living in a stationary/social service institution - to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation at the location of the institution;

• deprived of liberty - the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation at the location of the correctional facility where the sentence is being served (through the administration of the correctional facility).

You can contact us electronically:

• through the State Services portal;
• through your personal account on the Pension Fund website.

On what basis is the payment made?

To receive EDV in 2020 (as before), you need to come to the regional department of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation. Employees of the latter assign social benefits taking into account existing payments. To receive EDV, the applicant must fulfill a number of requirements specific to pensioners. To exercise your right to a benefit, you must consider the following:

1. If a person is entitled to receive payments simultaneously under a number of bills, he must personally make a choice in favor of one of the options (unless another way is provided).
2. If a citizen has the opportunity to receive two or more payments under identical laws, a larger payment is established.
3. An exception to the above rules is the option with Chernobyl victims. The latter have the right to count on social payments in two directions at once.

Subtleties of paying EDV to persons who are government beneficiaries

If a person is on the list of persons entitled to social benefits, he must come to the local branch of the Pension Fund to resolve bureaucratic issues and apply for the benefit. During the application process, you need to fill out an application and submit papers (the package depends on the category of the beneficiary):

• EDV is assigned to disabled people if they present a certificate from MSEC confirming this fact. If we are talking about a combat veteran, as well as other categories of veterans, to confirm the status of a beneficiary, you must present an ID.
• Citizens who lived in Leningrad during the siege have the right to count on social payments when submitting a certificate confirming the fact of residence in the besieged locality.
• Payment of EDV in case of loss of a breadwinner is assigned by the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation automatically if the person has confirmed the right to social benefits.

Categories of beneficiaries who are forced to annually confirm their status must from time to time submit a certificate or certificate to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation. For example, for disabled people who survived Chernobyl, the examination period is five years, and disabled people may require annual confirmation.

To receive EDV (except for the papers mentioned), you will need to submit a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, as well as SNILS. According to the law, it is allowed to apply to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation not directly, but with the involvement of a representative (if there are legal grounds). The latter must have a power of attorney issued by a notary. EDV for pensioners is established simultaneously with state support.

EDV size in 2020

In 2020, the size of the EDV experienced another indexation - the size of monthly cash payments increased by 3.2%. At the same time, the amount of payments depends on many factors, so to clarify the amount, it is worth contacting the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation and indicating the type of benefits used. In addition, the range of benefits provided in kind is also increasing.

After certain events, the price of social services reached 1075.19 rubles. This includes the transfer of medications (828.14 rubles), presentation of vouchers to a sanatorium (128.11 rubles), as well as free use of public transport to travel to the place of treatment procedures (118.94 rubles).

If a person receives a pension and EDV, indexation is carried out together with the Pension Fund.

Providing a set of social services for people with disabilities to provide medications

Part of the monthly cash payment can be used to finance the provision of social services to a disabled person in accordance with Federal Law of July 17, 1999 No. 178-FZ “On State Social Assistance” (the so-called set of social services, or social package).

The Procedure for the provision of social services to disabled people, approved by order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated December 29, 2004 No. 328, also states that in the event of a temporary lack of medicines, medical products or specialized medical nutrition products for disabled children necessary for a citizen, The pharmacy institution must organize it within 10 working days from the date of application. The set of social services (NSS) for disabled people includes the provision of necessary medications and medical products on prescription, as well as specialized medical nutrition products for disabled children.

For the provision of this type of social services, disabled people turn to treatment and preventive institutions that provide primary health care, and for the provision of specialized therapeutic food products for disabled children - to treatment and preventive institutions that provide medical and genetic care. When a citizen applies to the appropriate medical and preventive institution, the doctor (paramedic), based on the results of the examination, writes a prescription in the prescribed form for medicines, medical products or specialized medical nutrition products for disabled children in accordance with the approved list. The treatment and prevention institution must also provide information about pharmacies that dispense prescribed medications, medical products or specialized medical nutrition products to citizens for disabled children.

In order to provide social services to disabled people, pharmacies dispense medical products and specialized therapeutic nutrition products for disabled children (with the exception of synonymous and analogue substitutions) in accordance with the procedure established for the dispensing of medications. In particular, when dispensing a medicinal product included in the List of Medicinal Products dispensed according to a doctor’s (paramedic’s) prescription, an employee of a pharmacy institution (organization) may make a synonymous replacement of the medicinal product or dispense a similar medicinal product provided for in the List of Medicinal Products instead of a prescribed or other medicinal product. drug according to a newly written prescription.

Subtleties of design

After receiving from the applicant the mentioned papers and an application for the appointment of an EDV, Pension Fund employees have ten days to make a decision. During this period, they check the relevance of the application, and also study the submitted papers (for compliance with legal norms). Once the decision is made, the response is sent to the applicant within five days. According to the law, the EDV is accrued from the day the application is submitted to the Pension Fund, but not earlier than this benefit is provided by law.

The decision issued to the applicant specifies the deadline for payments or establishes the fact that payments will be made indefinitely. If payments are made once a month, the following nuances are taken into account:

1. If a citizen receives one type of state pension, the EDV is accrued along with the mentioned payment.
2. If a person is not entitled to this type of security, the choice of option for receiving EDV lies directly with the applicant.
3. The mentioned social payment is transferred per calendar month.

If, upon receiving a social benefit, a person loses the status that implies receiving a benefit (for example, disability is cancelled), the citizen must inform the Pension Fund about this. If this requirement is ignored, an overspending of public money is recorded, which will have to be returned voluntarily or through the courts. The same requirements are established if the preferential status changes, affecting the amount of payment. The recipient must promptly inform the local body of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation about the changes in order to avoid overpayment.

The procedure for obtaining a package of social services for people with disabilities to provide vouchers for treatment

The package of social services for disabled people includes the provision of a voucher for sanatorium-resort treatment (if there are medical indications). It is carried out in order to prevent major diseases in sanatorium and resort organizations. The duration of sanatorium-resort treatment as part of the set of social services provided to citizens in a sanatorium-resort organization is 18 days, for disabled children - 21 days, and for disabled people with diseases and consequences of spinal cord and brain injuries - from 24 to 42 days.

The list of sanatorium and resort institutions (state, municipal and private health care systems), which provide vouchers for sanatorium and resort treatment as part of a set of social services if there are medical indications, was approved by order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated July 10, 2020 No. 301n/449n. The list includes 816 sanatorium and resort institutions of state, municipal and private forms of ownership, indicating addresses. At the request of a citizen, sanatorium-resort treatment can be provided to him in the form of outpatient-resort treatment (without meals and accommodation).

If there are medical indications and there are no contraindications for sanatorium-resort treatment, citizens receive a certificate from the medical institution at their place of residence to receive a voucher in the established form. The certificate is valid for 6 months. Next, the certificate, together with an application for a sanatorium-resort voucher, is submitted to the territorial body of the Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation or to the social protection body at the place of residence, if the territorial body of the Fund has entered into an agreement with it on joint work to provide citizens with vouchers for sanatorium-resort treatment. The deadline for such an appeal is set until December 1 of the current year. Having received the documents, the authorized body is obliged to notify the applicant within 10 days about the registration of his application, indicating the date and registration number. No later than 18 days (for disabled children, disabled people with diseases and consequences of spinal cord and brain injuries - 21 days) before the date of arrival at the sanatorium-resort institution, the applicant must be issued a sanatorium-resort voucher. The sanatorium-resort voucher is issued in completed form with the seal of the authorized body and from the island.

After receiving a sanatorium-resort voucher, but not earlier than 2 months before the start of its validity period, a citizen should obtain a sanatorium-resort card at the medical institution that issued the certificate for obtaining the voucher. Upon arrival at a sanatorium-resort establishment, a citizen must present a sanatorium-resort voucher and a sanatorium-resort card.

After the end of the sanatorium-resort treatment, no later than 30 days, the sanatorium-resort institution is obliged to provide a tear-off voucher to the authorized body that issued the voucher. The citizen himself must, within the same period, provide a return coupon for the sanatorium-resort card to the medical institution that issued it. These documents confirm the fact that the citizen received sanatorium-resort treatment.

If a citizen refuses a sanatorium-resort voucher, he is obliged to return it to the authorized body no later than 7 days before the start of its validity.

EDV size from April 1, 2020: table

Every year, new cash payments are indexed. In 2018, an increase of 3.2 percent is planned. This is exactly the figure announced by pension fund employees when planning the budget for 2018. Simultaneously with the increase in payments, the price of NSO also increases.

Depending on the category of state beneficiaries, the personal amount of the monthly allowance also changes. This means that after indexation, the amount of payments will vary. For convenience, we provide a table with the amount of EDV from April 1, 2020. It is worth considering that when calculating the amounts paid, regional coefficients are not taken into account.

As for the set of social services, its dimensions were mentioned above, and the total amount is 1,082 thousand rubles. It is worth considering that replacing the NSO with a financial equivalent is available both in full and in part.

For a better understanding, we will give an example of how the EDV is calculated for a person of retirement age. So, in 2020, Ivanov had the first disability group and received the EDV in full (he refused to receive the EDV in kind). In 2020, the doctor issued Ivanov a certificate according to which he could undergo treatment in a sanatorium, but only in 2018.

To use the acquired right, Ivanov came to the Pension Fund in early October 2020 and submitted an application refusing free rail travel and receiving medications. At the same time, he reserved the opportunity to undergo treatment in a sanatorium. Consequently, from the beginning of 2020, the amount of EDV paid was reduced by the price of the service (by 128.99 rubles). As a result, the pensioner is entitled to 3,432 rubles. In 2020, Ivanov received the mentioned amount and the right to free treatment in a sanatorium, which was recommended by a doctor. Similarly, you can refuse other benefits to increase the amount of payments.

Definition of base

To receive a monthly cash payment, a person must be entitled to it. As a rule, this is a special social status of a person - a pensioner, a disabled person, a military man, a citizen who served or worked in places of man-made disasters, etc.

If a person has several reasons at once to apply for EDV on the basis of one federal law, then when submitting an application, only one with a larger size is selected. In cases where EDV can be issued under several Russian laws at once, the citizen can receive money under one of them (the choice is made by the applicant himself).

If the basis changes or is cancelled, the recipient of payments is obliged to immediately notify the Pension Fund. This will allow you to quickly recalculate or cancel the EDV in order to avoid disagreements with the organization and demands on their part to reimburse overpaid funds.