What benefits does a family with a disabled person have?
The privileges of a disabled child are regulatedlegislation. When a child grows up in a family, certain rights also extend to his parents or guardians. In this case, the family is considered a unit that should be provided with state support, taking into account the illness of the little family member.
The rights of a disabled child are intended to ensure that he or she has a decent life. Photo: GettyAll types of privileges for a family with a disabled child can be divided into the following groups:
- pension;
- housing;
- transport;
- medical;
- tax.
There are different types of support for parents according tolabor legislation, assistance in providing education and treatment of the child. According to the law on state pensions, the child receives a social pension and an additional payment to this amount. The state pays his mother or guardian who is forced to stay unemployed 60% of the minimum wage every month. A mother who has reached 50 years of age begins to receive a pension from the state, but only if her work experience is 15 years. The period of caring for the child is included in the work experience. One of the conditions for receiving a pension from this age is to raise your child until he or she is 8 years old. Mothers have the right to this pension even if the child has already died.
Protection of a woman with a sick child under labor law
A woman with a sick child can applyon a shortened working day or a shortened week. She is protected from overtime or mandatory business trips. She cannot be denied employment or have her salary reduced because of a sick child. She cannot be fired if the enterprise continues to exist.
Housing and transport privileges
Families with sick children have prioritythe right to housing if they need it. There is a list of diseases for which you can claim these benefits. In some cases, a disabled person is entitled to additional space - 10 sq. m. Families with a disabled person pay only 50% for utilities. A child with a disability can travel for free on city and suburban transport. He can be accompanied by 1 adult, who also does not need to pay for travel. Taxis are not included in this list. A child can be taken to the place of treatment and back free of charge once a year. He has the right to a 50% discount on trains, planes and other transport for trips to other cities from October 1 to May 15. Rights and privileges are enshrined in law, but they are not always willingly voiced locally. Familiarization with the legislation will help you receive the due payments and necessary services.
