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

What is the main document required to get assistance?

A court order or a decision from law enforcement agencies to conduct a DNA test, along with an invoice indicating the cost of the service, is required.

Are the funds given directly to the citizen?

No. Funds are transferred in a non-cash format directly to the bank account of the expert institution (e.g., the Center for Forensic Medical Examination) (Clause 21).

Who is eligible for assistance with DNA costs?

Families registered in the “Social Protection Single Registry.”

What is the timeframe for receiving assistance?

The evaluation by a social worker and the final decision-making by the “Mahalla Seven” are carried out within 10 working days from the date the application is received.

What is assistance for covering DNA costs?

It is the state payment of expenses for genetic expertise (DNA analysis) conducted at the request of courts or law enforcement agencies for individuals in difficult social situations.

What is the legal basis for this service?

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

How is the amount of assistance determined?

The amount is set by the “Mahalla Seven” based on the extent of the damage, within the mahalla limits and regional department funds (Clause 18).

When are the funds transferred to the entrepreneur?

Funds are automatically transferred once the materials are delivered and the recipient provides the seller with the SMS confirmation code received on their phone (Clause 42).

What if assistance has been provided from another fund?

If the costs for housing restoration for the same incident have been covered by other sources (insurance, special funds), repeated assistance will not be granted (Clause 12).

Are the materials delivered to the home?

Yes. The seller (entrepreneur) is responsible for delivering the construction materials to the recipient’s home (the affected address) (Clause 45).