Educational program: social support measures for citizens of retirement and pre-retirement age in Simferopol

The administration of the capital of Crimea informs residents about the social support measures provided to citizens of retirement and pre-retirement age in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Crimea No. 35 ZRK. The head of the Department of Labor and Social Protection Diana Feratova spoke about this in more detail.

According to this law, separate categories of citizens entitled to social support measures are pensioners, including women who have reached the age of 60, men aged 65, as well as those who were assigned a pension before 2014; citizens of pre-retirement age: women — 55 years old, men — 60 years old; persons born before September 2, 1945, who have been assigned the status of «Children of War»; as well as veterans of labor.— notes Diana Feratova.

Today, senior citizens have the right to discounted travel on public transport within the Republic of Crimea. This applies to regular transportation on both urban and suburban routes, including the republic’s railway transport.

To receive the benefit, you must submit a corresponding application to the social security agency, in person or through the MFC office. After registration, the benefit will be activated. You can use the benefit using a bank card of the Mir payment system, which must be attached to the validator in the vehicle. The benefit is automatically read by the system, and funds are not debited from the card. At the same time, do not forget to have the original certificate of the right to social support measures with you.

For categories of citizens born before September 2, 1945 and having the status of «Children of War», an additional benefit for payment of utilities in the amount of 25% of the established standards is provided. This measure of social support is provided on the basis of a corresponding application with the attachment of documents confirming the status, passport data and personal accounts of resource supplying organizations for further transfer of information about the benefit to utility services.

In addition, in the Republic of Crimea, veterans of labor receive a monthly payment of 500 rubles if they do not have the right to other payments on similar grounds. For example, if a citizen has a disability and the status of a veteran of labor, he has the right to choose the most favorable basis for receiving social assistance. To apply for a monthly cash payment, veterans of labor should contact the territorial division of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Crimea at their place of residence. Veterans of labor are also entitled to discounted travel on public transport.

For more detailed information, residents of Simferopol can contact the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the City Administration at the address: 25 Franko Boulevard.

source: press service of the Simferopol administration