Welfare Category: Social Register (low-income and impoverished families)

How is the medical referral verified?

Within one working day, the social worker verifies the authenticity of the referral through the electronic systems of the health authorities (Paragraph 17).

In what case is assistance for surgery denied?

If the person has already received help for the same operation through the “Women’s Notebook” (Ayollar daftari), “Youth Notebook” (Yoshlar daftari), or other state programs (Paragraph 12).

Who makes the decision?

The decision is made by the “Mahalla Seven” (Mahalla Yettiligi) in a collegial (collective) manner based on the recommendation of a social worker (Paragraph 18).

Who has the right to receive this assistance?

The social assistance recipient must belong to one of the following categories:

a) A family member registered in the “Social Register”;

b) A family member whose average monthly total income per family member does not exceed 2 times the minimum consumer expenditures. In this case, the family’s average monthly total income is determined according to the procedure established by the Cabinet of Ministers for assessing families to be categorized as a “family under state support” or a “poor family.”

Is the assistance money given directly to the citizen?

Funds are not provided in cash; instead, based on an agreement, the funds are transferred directly to the State Health Insurance Fund (Paragraph 21).

What medical document must be submitted to receive assistance?

A referral (order) obtained from the relevant treatment institution, which indicates the necessity of the surgical operation and the exact cost of the medical service (operation), is required (Paragraphs 16-17).

What is the legal basis for this assistance?

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 313, dated May 31, 2024.

How is the validity of the referral verified?

The social worker verifies the referral through the electronic systems of the healthcare authorities within one working day (Paragraph 17).

In which cases can assistance be refused?

If the person has already received assistance for the same treatment from the “Women’s Notebook” (Ayollar daftari) or “Youth Notebook” (Yoshlar daftari) funds, repeated assistance will not be provided (Paragraph 12).

Who is eligible to receive this assistance?

The social assistance recipient must belong to one of the following categories:

a) A family member registered in the “Social Registry”;

b) A family member whose average monthly total income does not exceed 2 times the minimum consumption expenditure for each family member. In this case, the average monthly total income of the family is determined in accordance with the procedure established by the Cabinet of Ministers for assessing the inclusion of a family in the “state-supported family” or “poor family” category.