Good day! Let’s consider the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On One-Time Financial Assistance for Damage to Life and Health Caused to Employees of Critical Infrastructure Facilities, Civil Servants, and Local Government Officials as a Result of the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.”
1. **Essence of the Law:** The Law expands the circle of persons who have the right to receive one-time financial assistance in case of disability or death as a result of the military aggression of the Russian Federation. It clarifies the categories of persons who may be dependents of the deceased, and also regulates the procedure for payment of assistance upon the establishment of a higher disability group. The period for applying for assistance has also been increased.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The Law amends the preamble and Articles 1, 3, and 6 of the Law of Ukraine “On One-Time Financial Assistance…”. The main changes concern the expansion of the definition of persons entitled to assistance, including those who performed labor duties. The provisions regarding dependents of the deceased, in particular, children who are studying, are clarified. A provision has been added on the payment of the difference when a higher disability group is established. The deadline for applying for assistance has been extended for the duration of martial law and three years after its termination or cancellation.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* Expansion of the circle of persons entitled to assistance, in particular, inclusion of those who performed labor duties.
* Clarification regarding the payment of assistance to children who are studying, up to 23 years of age.
* Possibility of receiving the difference in payment upon the establishment of a higher disability group.
* Increase in the deadline for applying for assistance, which is especially important in the context of martial law.
