Changes to the system for repeat assessments for people with disabilities are coming into effect, and it’s important to know who needs to undergo a repeat evaluation, when it should be done, and in which cases individuals can be exempted from the process.
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Will the disability status remain valid until the next evaluation?
Yes, the disability status, as issued by the MSEC (Medical and Social Expert Commission), will remain valid until the next assessment. All rights, payments, benefits, deferrals, and social services that were established based on these documents will continue to be valid. If the disability status is permanent, no repeat evaluation is required.
Who needs a repeat assessment?
If your scheduled assessment was supposed to take place in the first half of 2025, the evaluation deadline will automatically be extended by 6 months from the introduction of the daily functioning assessment, i.e., until June 30, 2025.
Those who missed their evaluation for valid reasons must undergo a repeat assessment by the following deadlines:
- November 1, 2025 — for men aged 25-60 with 2nd or 3rd disability groups.
- April 1, 2026 — for all other categories.
Who can be exempt from the repeat evaluation?
Repeat evaluations are not mandatory for the following categories:
- Individuals with a permanent disability status.
- People with severe health conditions (such as cancer, complete blindness, loss of limbs, etc.).
- Those located in conflict zones or in temporarily occupied territories.
- Military personnel and law enforcement officers who are serving — until the end of their service.
How will the repeat assessment process work?
Instead of the MSEC, your case will be reviewed by an expert team in a medical facility. The process will be significantly simplified: your attending physician will create a referral to the expert team and submit all necessary documentation electronically.
The assessment will be carried out under new rules, including:
- Electronic processing of cases and documents.
- Convenient locations for assessments.
- Reduced bureaucracy and expedited processes.
These changes aim to simplify the procedure, provide more convenience for people with disabilities, and increase the efficiency and transparency of the repeat assessment process.
