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

In what manner are the funds paid?

Funds are not provided in the form of cash; instead, they are transferred directly to the State Medical Insurance Fund based on a contract (Paragraph 21).

How long does it take to review the decision on providing assistance?

Based on the recommendation of the social worker, it is reviewed by the “Mahalla Seven” within 5 working days, and in urgent cases within 1 day (24 hours) (Paragraphs 18, 22).

What medical document is required to receive assistance?

A referral (order) obtained from a medical institution is required, indicating the necessity of treatment in a specialized facility and the specific cost of the medical service (Paragraphs 16-17).

How many times is medical assistance provided?

This type of material assistance is provided to persons in need once a year.

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.

Payment Amount

The amount is determined by law. Families in the “borderline poverty” category receive 75% or 50% (depending on income).

Who is Eligible?

Families categorized as: “state-supported family,” “poor family,” and “borderline poverty family.”

Payment Time and Method

Transferred to a bank card or social card between the 4th and 27th of every month.

When is it Rejected?

If not included in the Registry, after 6 months have passed, if employment requirements are not met, or if false information is provided.

Who Reviews and Decides?

Automatically processed and decided through the “Single Registry” Information System. If applied by the 16th of the current month, notification of approval, rejection, or waitlisting is sent by the 1st of the next month. Applications after the 16th are moved to the waitlist for the following month.