During the martial law in Ukraine, the passage of the medical and social expert commission (MSEC) was greatly simplified. Now MSEC performs its functions on the principle of extraterritoriality. The Ministry of Health told whether it is possible to appeal the decision of MSEC and where to apply.

Where to go to appeal the decision of MSEK.

The Ministry of Health explained that if a person or child has a disability, but cannot undergo a re-examination and issue a referral to the MSEC / LCC, then the re-examination period is considered extended during martial law and within six months after its termination / cancellation.

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Within one month, you can challenge the decision of MSEK. To do this, you need to contact the commission itself, which accepted it, or the central or regional commission with a written application for a re-examination and a new decision.. If the adopted new decision does not suit the person, he can appeal it to the Central MSEC of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

The department noted that in difficult cases, the Central Medical and Social Expert Commission of the Ministry of Health, the regional, central city commission and the Ministry of Health can send people who dispute preliminary decisions to conduct a medical and social expert examination to the clinic of the Ukrainian State Research Institute of Medical and Social Problems. Dnipro) and the Research Institute for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (city. Vinnitsa).

“After an appropriate examination, research institutions make advisory opinions that are recommendatory for decision-making by medical and social expert commissions.

In addition, the decision of commissions of all levels can also be challenged in court by law,” the Ministry of Health explained..

The department also noted that if your rights are violated during the passage of the medical and social expert commission, you must contact the hotline of the Ministry of Health: 0 800 60 20 19.

Earlier we wrote that in Ukraine, a complete or partial loss of health gives a person the right to receive the status of a disabled (limited able-bodied) and a disability pension..