Rada adopts law on social protection of military personnel

Verkhovna Rada adopts law on social protection of military personnel and their families

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a draft law on strengthening social protection for military personnel and their families. The document provides for new guarantees regarding payments, length of service and post-service support.

We are talking about comprehensive changes in the social security of the military.

What will change for the military

The law provides for guarantees during service, in particular:

• payment of financial support;

• medical care, food and clothing;

• holidays and compensation for unused days;

• treatment and rehabilitation;

• Provision of accommodation;

• free travel;

• inclusion of service in the employment record.

After returning from service

The document also guarantees the military:

• retaining the same or a higher position;

• payment of the average salary;

• crediting insurance and employment history;

• the right to annual leave from the first year after returning.

Supporting families

There is a provision for military family members:

• pre-emptive right to employment;

• assistance with relocation;

• payment of sick leave;

• a one-time allowance in case of death or injury of a serviceman.

Payments for missing persons

The law stipulates:

• monthly payments to the families of missing persons until the fact of death is established;

• one-time assistance - up to UAH 15 million.

Additional regulations

The document also provides for the improvement of mechanisms for combating discrimination and harassment in the army.