This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 748 dated June 10, 2026, introduces significant amendments to the social protection mechanism for persons who have suffered as a result of the military aggression of the Russian Federation while working at critical infrastructure facilities, or who are civil servants or local government officials. The main purpose of the document is to expand the range of aid recipients, clarify the procedure for submitting documents, and provide an opportunity to review previously rejected applications by the Pension Fund. The Resolution also extends the deadlines for applying for payments and details the requirements for confirming the status of critical infrastructure facilities.<\/p>\n
### Structure and Main Changes
\nThe Act consists of two parts: the executive part (instructions to the Pension Fund regarding the review of cases) and the actual amendments to the Procedure for the Appointment and Payment of Aid.
\n* **Expansion of the Subject Composition:** Assistance now extends not only to employees of the facilities themselves but also to employees of critical infrastructure operators, their branches, and representative offices.
\n* **Procedural Changes:** The application form, the list of required documents (specifically, the requirement for a certificate of no criminal record and accident investigation reports has been added), and the procedure for certifying personal orders have been updated.
\n* **Review of Decisions:** The Pension Fund is required to review rejections previously received due to the expiration of the three-year period or the absence of the facility in the Register at the time of the incident, if such facilities were subsequently entered into the Register.<\/p>\n
### Key Provisions for Practical Use
\n1. **Extension of Deadlines:** The right to apply for assistance is now retained throughout the entire period of martial law and for three years after its termination or cancellation.
\n2. **Payment of the Difference:** A mechanism for the additional payment of the difference has been introduced if, after the initial disability determination, an individual is assigned a higher disability group in connection with the same injury or illness.
\n3. **Confirmation of Status:** To receive payment, the facility must be included in the Register of Critical Infrastructure Facilities. The Resolution clearly stipulates that this fact is verified by the Pension Fund through a request to the relevant authority in the field of critical infrastructure protection.
\n4. **Protection of Heirs’ Rights:** The circle of persons entitled to assistance in the event of an employee\u2019s death has been clarified, specifically regarding incapacitated children (up to 23 years of age if they are studying) and widows\/widowers, regardless of the content of the deceased’s personal order.
\n5. **Stay of Proceedings:** The authorized body now has a clear algorithm of actions in case of incomplete documentation \u2014 the application is not immediately rejected, but remains pending, granting the applicant the opportunity to rectify the deficiencies.<\/p>\n