What are the legal benefits for Chernobyl survivors? Allowances for those living in the Chernobyl zone Indexing of payments and additional payments to them.

"Chernobyl" is one of the most numerous categories of beneficiaries. Support measures for victims of radiation are established by law, but from time to time the procedure for their provision is reviewed. Of course, it is important to learn about it in time.

The conditions for the appointment and the amount of benefits, compensations and other payments provided for children in the Chernobyl zone are regulated by Federal Law No. 1244-1 of May 15, 1991 "On the social protection of citizens exposed to radiation as a result of the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant". Significant changes were made to the law back in 2016: introduced in radiation-contaminated territories to qualify for and other social support measures, as well as size doubling canceled preferential child care allowance paid up to 3 years.

For 2019 benefits for those living in the Chernobyl zone pregnant women and children include:

Who is entitled to Chernobyl payments

With the establishment of the so-called residency requirement, only those who live (work) in radiation-contaminated territories can apply for social support measures within a set period of time immediately before the birth of the child. The settlements belonging to each of the zones of radioactive contamination are listed in the Government Decree No. 1074 dated 08.10.2015.

Minimum term residence (work) depends on the status of the territory and is:

• 1 year- for the resettlement zone;
• 3 years— for a zone with the right to resettlement;
• 4 years— for territories with preferential socio-economic status.

Attention

This procedure is intended to limit the circle of recipients of payments. This made it possible to stop fraud when receiving Chernobyl payments and save budget funds.

When making payments due to residence, you will need permanent residence registration. In addition, authorized bodies can periodically check the fact of real residence in this territory.

Maternity leave in the Chernobyl zone

Women living or working in the Chernobyl zone can take maternity leave at week 27. Therefore, prenatal leave increases by 20 calendar days compared to standard.

The total duration of leave in B&R for these categories of mothers is:

• 160 days- during normal childbirth (90 days before childbirth and 70 after);
• 176 days- with complicated childbirth (90 days - before and 86 - after childbirth);
• 200 days- with multiple pregnancy (90 and 110 days before and after childbirth, respectively).

The amount of benefits for pregnancy and childbirth "Chernobyl victims" is calculated according to the same principle, like for the rest categories of citizens, and for officially employed women is 100% of the average earnings for the previous two calendar years.

Attention

Pregnant women living in the territories of the Chernobyl zone have the right to recreational activities before childbirth outside the radiation zone. It is for this purpose that the prenatal part of the B&R leave is not 70 days, as in the standard situation, but 90. However, no additional compensation is provided due to the costs of rehabilitation.

Additional allowance for women when registering in early pregnancy

Pregnant women living in contaminated areas need under special medical supervision and timely implementation of diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic measures. Therefore, when registering with a antenatal clinic or other medical institution up to 12 weeks of pregnancy residents of these territories are entitled to additional allowance in the amount of 157.01 rubles.(taking into account the indexation of 2019).

This payment is provided along with the standard allowance when registering in the early stages of pregnancy, which all women receive regardless of their place of residence. It is 655.49 rubles. Thus, in total, "Chernobyl victims" receive RUB 812.5

Attention

Increased maternity leave and additional allowance for early registration are provided only to residents (workers) in resettlement zones and with the right to resettlement(Clause 6, Article 18 and Paragraph 1, Article 20 of Law No. 1244-1). Residents of settlements with preferential socio-economic status do not have such privileges.

Benefit for caring for a child in the Chernobyl zone

Paragraph 2 of Art. 2 of Federal Law No. 388-FZ dated December 29, 2015 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation..." the procedure for granting payments for children under 3 years old has been changed. Instead of a double allowance for child care until the age of 3 years, a monthly payment for each child has been introduced in a fixed amount for 2 age categories.

So, the allowance for a child in the Chernobyl zone up to 1.5 years consists of two parts:

• standard child care allowance, established by Federal Law No. 81-FZ of May 19, 1995 "On State Benefits for Citizens with Children";
• additional social payments in the amount of 3380.42 rubles., which is provided to citizens permanently residing (working) in the zone of radioactive contamination.

After the child is 1.5 years old, the care allowance is not paid (as is the case throughout Russia). But "Chernobyl victims" at the same time receive a payment from 1.5 to 3 years - RUB 6760.83.

Payout is accrued from month of birth, and not from the date of registration of the leave of absence. You can apply for it no later than the child is 3 years old. Adoptive parents and guardians may also apply.

Attention

If the parent lived in the territory contaminated with radiation less than , the child will be paid only the standard allowance for caring for a child up to 1.5 years old - in the amount provided for by the general procedure.

Table - An example of calculating maternity in the Chernobyl zone in 2019

* Minimum wage.

What documents are needed for registration

To apply for Chernobyl payments for children under 3 years old, you need to contact the department of social protection of the population:

• at the place of residence- for permanent residents (including those living and working) in the respective locality;
• at the place of work- for those working in the Chernobyl zone, but living in "clean" territories.

Copies of the following documents must be submitted to the social security authorities:

• the passport(for those living in the Chernobyl zone - with a mark of permanent registration in the settlement affected by the Chernobyl disaster);
• child's birth certificate on which the payment is made (or a document on adoption or establishment of guardianship);
• basic document confirming the right applicant for payment (for example, Chernobyl certificate);
• certificate from the management company of housing and communal services or other document confirming the residence of the applicant with the child;
• certificate of non-receipt of payment by the other parent living (working) in the Chernobyl zone - issued by the authorized body at the place of residence (responsible person at the place of work);
• certified copy of work book(employment contract) and a certificate from the employer (indicating the address of the organization) - for those working in a settlement in a contaminated area, but not permanently residing there;
• additional documents substantiating the right to payments, if necessary.

In addition to documents, you need to write statement, which should include:

• Full name of the recipient;
• passport data;
• payment method:
  • via mail (address);
  • to a bank account (details);
• data on citizens registered at the place of residence of the applicant.

The decision to provide (or refuse to provide) payment to the applicant is made by the authorized body no later than 10 business days from the date of submission of the application and the necessary documents.

Chernobyl payments in 2019

Not all residents of contaminated territories are aware that what payments are due to those living in the Chernobyl zone and affected by radiation. In addition to payments for children under 3 years old, articles -, 27.1 of Law No. 1244-1 prescribe a number of other monetary compensations paid monthly.

Table - The amount of Chernobyl payments in 2019(for children)

Attention

The listed payments, except for UDV, are assigned and paid social security at the place of residence. A one-time cash payment is made in the pension fund.

EBC and EIF are provided both for children who are registered and actually live in areas contaminated with radiation, and for adults. However payouts may vary.. The amount of the benefit will be greater for those who lived in the period immediately after the disaster and the next few years: April 26, 1986 to December 2, 1995.

If the child was born in a "clean zone"

Law No. 388-FZ dated December 29, 2015 stated that children who were entitled to Chernobyl benefits and allowances born in the territories exposed to radiation due to the Chernobyl disaster. Since the place of birth is determined according to birth certificate, then there were problems with obtaining the required compensation for children who, for medical reasons or for other reasons, were born in medical institutions of the “clean zone”. Parents living in ecologically unfavorable settlements had to defend their rights through the courts.

Attention

On June 4, 2018, Federal Law No. 144-FZ amended the Law “On social protection of citizens…”. Now social support measures are provided to children regardless of where they were born whose parents (or one of them) lived in the contaminated areas during the specified periods immediately before the birth of the child and continue to live there with the child after the birth.

Parents have no right to refuse in the registration of the Chernobyl allowance and other children's payments on the basis that the birth certificate of the child indicates a settlement that is not related to the Chernobyl zone.

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Since July 1, the procedure for calculating child benefits for citizens exposed to radiation as a result of the Chernobyl disaster has changed. In particular, employers are not obliged to pay benefits for the period of parental leave up to three years in double size. Instead, a fixed amount payment has been introduced, which can be obtained from the social security authorities. 1C experts comment on the new provisions.

New rules for the payment of benefits to children of "Chernobyl victims"

Cheat sheet on the article from the editors of BUKH.1C for those who do not have time

1. Until 07/01/2016, the duration of residence in the "Chernobyl" zones did not matter for the provision of social guarantees.

2. From 07/01/2016, citizens who permanently reside (work) in the contaminated territories for a certain period of time (1-4 years) immediately before the appointment of maternity leave or child care allowance are entitled to "Chernobyl" social support measures .

3. The list of settlements that are part of the "Chernobyl" zones is reviewed by the Government of the Russian Federation at least once every five years.

4. A special algorithm has been developed for calculating the time of residence (work) in these areas in the event of a revision of their borders.

5. Such conditions were introduced in order to stop the practice of registering citizens immediately before the start of maternity or parental leave in order to receive social benefits.

6. Benefits for caring for a child under three years of age in double the amount for "Chernobyl victims" have been canceled, and fixed payments have been established instead of benefits.

7. From 07/01/2016, for a monthly payment, individuals must apply to the social security authorities at the place of residence or at the place of work (previously, the employer assigned the allowance).

Responsibilities of employers

Until 07/01/2016, the employer's duties included (clauses 6, 7, part 1, article 18 of the Law of the Russian Federation dated 05/15/1991 No. 1244-1 "On the social protection of citizens exposed to radiation due to the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant", hereinafter - Law No. 1244-1):

• provide an extended prenatal leave for pregnancy and childbirth with a duration of 90 calendar days;
• pay double the monthly child care allowance until the child reaches the age of three.

• in the resettlement zone before they are resettled in other areas;
• on the territory of the zone of residence with the right to resettlement (except for longer prenatal leave);
• on the territory of the zone of residence with a preferential socio-economic status.

The duration of residence in such areas for the provision of social guarantees previously did not matter.

The amendments provide that citizens who permanently reside (work) in the contaminated territories for a certain period of time immediately before the appointment of maternity leave or child care allowance are entitled to the listed social support measures (clause 1, article 2 of Law No. 388 -FZ).

The period of residence (work) of citizens should be in the zone:

• resettlement - at least 1 year;
• residence with the right to resettlement - at least 3 years;
• residence with preferential socio-economic status - at least 4 years.

• preferential socio-economic status is considered for 3 months of residence (work) in the resettlement zone;
• the right to resettlement is considered for 4 months of residence (work) in the resettlement zone;
• preferential socio-economic status is considered for 9 months of residence (work) in the area of ​​residence with the right to resettlement.

Another important innovation is the abolition of the allowance for the care of a child up to three years in double size. Employers calculated such benefits based on the average earnings of the insured person for the billing period. The rules for its provision are approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 16, 2005 No. 439 (hereinafter - Rules No. 439).

Law No. 388-FZ instead of the specified allowance establishes a monthly payment in a fixed amount (clause 2, article 2 of Law No. 388-FZ):

• until the child reaches the age of one and a half years - in the amount of 3,000 rubles;
• at the age of a child from one and a half to three years - in the amount of 6,000 rubles;

From 07/01/2016, for a monthly payment, individuals must apply to the social security authorities at their place of residence or place of work.

Accordingly, employers no longer have to generate lists with information about the insured person (who is assigned a double benefit), his child, and the amount of the allowance for caring for him. Recall that in accordance with paragraph 7-7.1 of Regulation No. 439, such lists of organizations were submitted to the social security authorities every month.

At the moment, no changes have been made to the current Rules No. 439 on the abolition of this obligation. However, we believe that this will be implemented in the near future.

Transitional provisions

At the same time, Law No. 388-FZ provides for the following transitional provisions for the implementation of the amendments (parts 1, 2, article 8 of Law No. 388-FZ).

If maternity leave and (or) leave to care for a child under three years of age came before 06/30/2016 (inclusive), then the previous provisions of Law No. 1244-1 apply, namely:

• the employer provides and pays for extended prenatal leave, regardless of the length of stay (work) of the employee in the territory of the relevant locality included in the List of settlements located within the boundaries of radioactive contamination zones;
• child care allowance in double size (based on average earnings) is assigned and paid by the employer until the child reaches the age of three years.

• the employer provides the employee with an extended prenatal leave, provided that she permanently resides (works) in the territory of a particular zone during the period established by Article 4 of Law No. 1244-1 in a new edition;
• child care allowance is assigned according to the general rules.

In the period from one and a half to three years, the employer pays only a monthly compensation - 50 rubles.

Changes related to the procedure for calculating child benefits for citizens exposed to radiation as a result of the Chernobyl disaster have been implemented in the 1C:Enterprise 8 accounting programs. For timing, see "Monitoring of changes in legislation" .

How to get a child benefit instead of a double benefit

According to paragraph 7 of Regulation No. 588, for a monthly payment in a fixed amount (3,000 rubles and 6,000 rubles), individuals must apply to the social security authorities at their place of residence or place of work. If a citizen simultaneously lives and works on the territory of the zone of radioactive contamination (their list is approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 08.10.2015 No. 1074), then the application is submitted to the social security authority at the place of residence. The documents required for submission are named in paragraphs 8-11 of Regulation No. 588. Among them (for working citizens) is a certified copy of the work book or employment contract, as well as a certificate from the employer indicating its location.

Within 10 working days from the moment the individual submits all the necessary documents, the social protection authority must decide on the appointment of the payment (clause 14 of Regulation No. 588).

Citizens within a month are required to notify the social security authority of the following events (clause 17 of Regulation No. 588):

• death of a child before the age of three;
• relocation of an individual or a child to a new place of residence outside the pollution zones;
• dismissal from an organization located on the territory of the contaminated zone, or a change in the location of the organization - moving to a new location outside the radioactive zone;
• change of place of residence or place of work within the zones of radioactive contamination. An application for suspension of payment is submitted to the social protection authority at the previous place of residence (work), and an application for its renewal is submitted to the social protection authority at the new place of residence (work) (clause 16 of Regulation No. 588).

Press services of the Mayor and the Government of Moscow. Evgeny SamarinPhoto: Press services of the Mayor and the Government of Moscow. Evgeny Samarin

From May 1, disabled people, families with disabled children, citizens affected by radiation exposure will again be provided with a 50 percent discount on the entire volume of utility services consumed.

In Moscow, more than a million people with disabilities and Chernobyl survivors will receive benefits for paying for housing and communal services. “As you know, at the initiative of United Russia, we have returned the calculation of benefits not from the social norm, but from the entire volume of consumption. Such a decision was made. And from January 1, we must return the overpaid utility bills to the disabled and Chernobyl victims - this is about a million people, ”he said.

The issue of practical measures to implement the party's initiative was considered by the Presidium. The discussion was attended by the head of the United Russia faction in the Moscow City Duma Andrey Metelsky, secretary of the party's MGRO Nikolai Gonchar and director of the Naslednik school Lyubov Dukhanina.

Earlier, changes were made to the federal legislation, according to which, from January 1, 2016, utility bill benefits (50 percent discount) for disabled people and Chernobyl victims are provided only within the limits of consumption, and not for the entire volume of consumed utilities.

As a result, payments for electricity alone increased from an average of 400 to 900 rubles per apartment per month, depending on the composition of the family and actual consumption.

“Naturally, this raised questions from the disabled, society. This topic was raised at meetings with deputies of the Moscow City Duma and the State Duma. It also became the main one at the United Russia forum, which discussed the problems of the disabled,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population.

The issue of abolishing the use of norms for the consumption of electricity, water and other communal resources when calculating utility benefits was actively discussed at the Moscow City Forum "For Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities", which was held on April 12.

As a result of the forum, the United Russia faction sent Sergei Sobyanin proposals that people with disabilities and families raising children with disabilities should enjoy benefits for paying utility bills, regardless of the amount of resources consumed (as before, until January 1, 2016). In addition, disabled people must receive compensation from the city budget for overpaid after January 1 for utilities.

The Mayor of Moscow supported these proposals. In addition, it was decided to extend the initiative to return utility bill benefits to Chernobyl victims.

As a result, the United Russia faction submitted to the Moscow City Duma a draft law “On Amendments to Article 9 of the Law of the City of Moscow dated November 3, 2004 No. 70 “On Measures of Social Support for Certain Categories of Moscow Residents””. It is expected that it will be considered at the next meeting.

And at a meeting of the Presidium of the Government of Moscow, a resolution “On the procedure for providing additional measures of social support for paying utility bills to disabled people, families with disabled children, citizens affected by radiation exposure” was adopted.

This legal act defines mechanisms for the return of utility bill benefits to more than one million disabled people in Moscow, families with disabled children, and Chernobyl survivors. From May 1, they will again be provided with a 50 percent discount on the entire volume of consumed utilities, excluding consumption norms.

The procedure for obtaining benefits is standard. Citizens residing in the old territory of the city will be provided with a utility payment benefit in kind. Residents of Tinao - in the form of monetary compensation. Most beneficiaries will not need to write an application to exercise their right to receive benefits. If information about them is available in the information databases of the Moscow Government, a 50 percent discount on utility bills for the entire volume of consumption will be set automatically.

Muscovites, information about which is not available in the information bases of the Moscow Government, can apply to any center of public services "My Documents", as well as to the district departments of the City Center for Housing Subsidies, to establish benefits.

The resolution also provides for the return of overpaid utility bills to disabled people, families with disabled children and Chernobyl survivors starting from January 1, 2016. Reimbursement will be carried out for four months: January, February, March, April.

Overpaid funds spent on paying for electricity will be returned in the form of a lump sum cash payment to the bank accounts of beneficiaries. Refunds will be made from May.

“This is about a thousand to one and a half thousand rubles for each family,” Vladimir Petrosyan added.

If the excess funds were also spent on paying for other utilities (heat, hot and cold water, etc.), then the corresponding payments will be reduced in a single payment document for May. All overpaid funds will be returned to residents of Tinao in the form of a lump sum cash payment.

“Sergey Semyonovich, you already know that the volume of budget expenditures will amount to three and a half to four billion rubles,” the Minister emphasized.

It is symbolic that the date of consideration of this issue at a meeting of the Presidium of the Government of Moscow coincided with the 30th anniversary of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (April 26, 1986).

The highest state structures of our country made sure that persons who in any way suffered from the accident that occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant back in 1986 were provided with a certain set of benefits and privileges. But, far from all citizens from among the Chernobyl victims know what they can count on and what they must do in order to receive their compensation payments and other benefits. Moreover, the amount of compensation increases every year. This is due to the indexation of the amount of benefits and compensation payments in accordance with rising prices and changes in the well-being of the people.

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Legislative guarantees

The law of the Russian Federation dated 15.05.1991 by serial number 1244-1 with a number of changes and additions (the last adjustments were made on 04/06/2015).

This law not only establishes the concept of who belongs to the Chernobyl victims, but also indicates the guarantees and benefits of such persons. The purpose of issuing this normative act and its continuous improvement is social support for the victims of the Chernobyl accident and its consequences, as well as those who participated in the liquidation of the consequences of this tragedy.

Rights

The current regulation establishes a number of privileges for persons classified as Chernobyl victims:

1. the right to compensation for the harm caused by the incident to health;
2. the right to compensation for property damage, if any;
3. the right to demand compensation for the risk that has arisen as a result of living in a contaminated area or as a result of work in the same area;
4. the right to state support, as well as social guarantees.

To whom is assistance provided?

The main condition under which the state provides a Chernobyl citizen with social support is a certain level of pollution and radioactive radiation in the area where he permanently lives or works.

Depending on the zone of contamination, the maximum radiation dose for the norm also differs. They are measured by experts. The law of 05/15/1991 establishes the maximum allowable radiation indicator at around 1 m3v (millisievert).

Cash payments and benefits to Chernobyl survivors

Who has the right?

The legislation identifies several categories of Chernobyl victims who can receive benefits and compensation:

1. those who are ill with radiation sickness (as well as having had it) or have other diseases associated with the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the consequences of its liquidation;
2. those who received a disability after the accident;
3. persons seconded to the place of the accident to eliminate it and deal with the consequences;
4. persons from among the military personnel and those liable for military service who participated in the protection of a dangerous territory and the elimination of consequences;
5. employees of the internal affairs department and the fire service, carrying out activities in the exclusion zone in accordance with the order received by them;
6. persons subject to evacuation from the resettlement zone, evacuated and left immediately after the accident, as well as the children of these persons who were in the womb of their mothers at the time of the incident (regardless of the gestational age);
7. persons living in the territory assigned to the zone with the right of resettlement, as well as those who work in this area, as well as people evicted from here;
8. residents of the resettlement zone, as well as those who worked here, despite the fact that they were all resettled to another area;
9. military conscripts who are serving in the territory recognized as affected by the 1986 accident.

What privileges can you expect?

Social and economic benefits for Chernobyl survivors include:

• improvement of living conditions;
• payment of half the cost of housing, as well as the same share of utilities (heating, gas, electricity);
• payment of half the cost of fuel resources consumed by a citizen, if there is no central heating;
• advantage in reducing the number and staff of employees at his main place of work (the length of service and length of service does not matter);
• the opportunity to become a member of a housing or garage cooperative, as well as a gardening partnership out of the general queue;
• the opportunity to get a land plot for the construction of a dwelling out of turn;
• the provision of medical services out of order, as well as the dispensing of medicines in pharmacies in the same manner;
• the opportunity to receive for your child, a sanatorium or a medical institution out of order;
• the opportunity to get a job at a new place of residence according to the main profession and qualifications of a Chernobyl survivor.

widows

Widowed citizens who have lost their spouse in connection with the Chernobyl accident are entitled to pay half the cost of the total area of ​​the apartment they own, as well as the same part of the reimbursement of the cost of utility services or payment for fuel, if there is no central heating.

Widows of Chernobyl victims and their other close relatives are entitled to monetary compensation if they were dependent on deceased Chernobyl victims who were classified as disabled.

Such payments have only one purpose -. The amount of compensation depends both on the number of persons who were previously dependent on the deceased, and on the disability group of the Chernobyl victim. Relatives of the deceased from among family members can count on the improvement of their living conditions out of turn, the preferential right to keep their job in case of reduction and other social guarantees.

Payments and compensations to Chernobyl victims in 2020

Indexation of compensation for damage to the health of Chernobyl victims is carried out annually. 2020 will be no exception. A law has already been adopted, according to which, from February 1 of this year, payments will be changed upwards.

Thus, federal law states that the amount of indexation will be the difference between the actual price growth index last year and the amount of indexation of benefits and other compensation payments established in the same year.

It is not yet known by what percentage the benefits and compensation payments will rise, but knowing the above indicators, you can derive the necessary numbers. Payments under the new tariffs will begin from the moment a new Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation is adopted. Until the entry into force of the new regulatory act, the earlier version and those tariffs that were established in 2020 will be in force.

General package for accident victims

Chernobyl victims can receive the following monetary allowances:

1. Additional payment of the difference between the usual salary of a Chernobyl victim and the one he began to receive after the accident in connection with his transfer to another position for medical reasons. Payments concern only citizens who are officially employed until such time as a disability is assigned or the opportunity to work is restored.
2. Benefit related to temporary incapacity for work of a citizen. The amount of such compensation will be the full size of the average earnings of the victim.
3. Each Chernobyl survivor and members of his family before reaching 14 years of age have the right to receive compensation for meals - 781.4 rubles for everyone.
4. Compensation for harm to health in connection with disability to liquidators and persons who became disabled as a result of an accident: a) for group 1 - 16 340 rubles monthly, b) for group 2 - 8 170 rubles and c) for 3 troupes - 3 270 rubles.
5. If disability was not established, but there was a loss of ability to work, then the monthly compensation will be about 817 rubles.

If citizens become disabled as a result of an accident, then they are entitled to a cash allowance at a time:

• 1 group - 26 046 rubles;
• 2 group - 18 232 rubles;
• 3rd group - 13 023 rubles.

If, as a result of irradiation, disability was increased, then after a new medical opinion is issued, the lump-sum allowance is also recalculated: it will be equal to the amount for the new disability group minus those payments that were made for the previous group.

If, due to the accident, the family can receive compensation in the amount of 26 046 rubles at a time and, if there are grounds for that, count on some of the benefits mentioned above. The parents of the deceased also receive compensation in the amount of 13 023 rubles. In the event of the death of a person recognized as a Chernobyl victim, an increased amount is due, which is paid to the relatives of the deceased - 9 910 rubles.

Compensation to liquidators

All those who, due to official duties, were busy working in the exclusion zone to preserve values, evacuate the population, eliminate negative influence, etc. in 1986-87 can receive annual compensation for health improvement in the amount 781,4 ruble. All the same persons, but working in the territory of exclusion and eviction in 1988, can count on the amount in 520,9 rubles. Those citizens who participated in the liquidation of the consequences and activities related to it, in 1989-90 years receive 260 rubles. The liquidators of the consequences, engaged in work in 1986-87 years can receive food allowance in the amount of 520 rubles.

Assistance to evacuees and displaced persons

Persons evacuated or resettled to another area from the zone of resettlement and radioactive contamination are entitled to the following types of compensation:

• The cost of lost property: housing, summer cottage, garages, outbuildings (as of 01.01.94), livestock contaminated with radiation, property in the house, as well as the cost of crops and perennial crops on the plot.
• Everyone who has moved to a new place of residence is guaranteed 1 302 rubles per person. The payment is one-time and one-time.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses to a new place of residence.
• Reimbursement of expenses related to the loading and unloading of personal property of disabled persons, large families, single mothers and women.
• Health allowance - 260.48 rubles Every year.

Additional leave

Every person who is a Chernobyl survivor has the right to receive a paid job at the place of his main job. In this case, the citizen has the right to independently determine the time of its beginning. The duration of such leave is 14 days.

Those persons who at the time of the accident were in the stage of fetal development and were born before 04/01/1987 have the right to receive leave.

The vacation period for such citizens can be from 7 to 14 days. Leave for Chernobyl citizens is provided at the expense of the budget (Government Decree dated 03.03.2007, serial number 136). To receive compensation payments for the rest, you must contact the local department of the social service with the appropriate application. You must have a citizen's passport, a Chernobyl certificate, which will establish the right to receive benefits, a certificate from the place of work on the amount of wages, as well as information about the bank account where the funds will be transferred.

Step-by-step instructions for receiving benefits

Many years have passed since the Chernobyl disaster, but its consequences still affect people. Compensation provided for people living in the Chernobyl zone is a minimum that can compensate for only the smallest part of the damage to their health. However, not everyone knows about these payments, and meanwhile they could replenish their budget.

That is why it is important to know what you are entitled to by law. That is why this step-by-step instruction has been compiled for you.

Since July 1, 2016, amendments to the law “On the social protection of citizens exposed to radiation as a result of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster” have come into force, so some clarification is necessary to further present the article.

After the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, large areas received radioactive contamination, and the levels of this contamination turned out to be unequal for various reasons, and not only in terms of the degree of remoteness from the explosion site of the nuclear power plant. All territories subject to the harmful effects of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant are divided into four zones:

• Exclusion Zone - a thirty-kilometer zone around the station, the population is completely evacuated, the population is prohibited from permanently residing in this zone, economic activity is limited;
• resettlement zone - this zone is located outside the exclusion zone. From the part of the zone, with a high degree of pollution, the population is evacuated without fail, the population of the rest of the zone can, in case of a voluntary decision, move to other areas. "Voluntary migrants" have the right, in accordance with the law, to count on compensation for harm and measures of social support. The population of the resettlement zone is provided with mandatory medical monitoring of their state of health.
• zone of residence with the right to resettlement - this zone is located outside the exclusion and resettlement zones. Residents of settlements in this zone have the right, as well as residents of the resettlement zone, to move to another place of residence and they are also guaranteed compensation for harm, social support and mandatory medical control.
• zone of residence with preferential socio-economic status - this zone includes a part of the territory of the Russian Federation, which is located further from the epicenter of the accident beyond the exclusion zones, resettlement zones and the zone of residence with the right to resettlement. This zone is characterized by the creation of an economic and ecological structure, which should improve the quality of life of the population above the average level and compensate for the negative impact of the psycho-emotional burden due to the Chernobyl disaster.

The division of settlements into zones is legalized by the Government of the Russian Federation. Over time, the radioactive situation in contaminated areas changes, and accordingly, about once every 5 years, the lists of settlements with their breakdown by zones change. The last state was established by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 8, 2015 N 1074 "On approval of the list of settlements located within the boundaries of radioactive contamination zones due to the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant"

Step 1: Find out what Chernobyl benefits can be obtained?

The law provides for many different benefits, payments, compensations and benefits for people affected by the Chernobyl accident, and not only for the population that ended up in the zone of contamination with radionuclides, but also for the participants in the liquidation of the accident, the military, doctors, firefighters and personnel of other involved services.

We consider it inappropriate to talk about all this in one article due to the large amount of material.

Therefore, here we will talk about the following benefits (payments), as the most interesting potential applicants:

1. About the allowance for the care of a child up to three years (Previously this allowance was sometimes called a double payment to the mother for the care of a child up to 3 years)
2. About the payment of benefits for temporary disability
3. About a one-time payment for moving to a new place of residence
4. About maternity benefit

Help with burial. The allowances for Chernobyl victims also include payment for burial. Until now, many people die due to radiation sickness and some other diseases resulting from the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. In such cases, family members or people who have taken responsibility for organizing the funeral of this person receive an allowance in the amount of 11,456.14 rubles from February 1, 2018.

To receive benefits, you must contact the department of social protection, providing the appropriate medical certificate and your passport data.

Who can receive Chernobyl benefits?

• resettlement zone - 1 year or more;
• zone of residence with the right to resettlement - 3 years or more;
• a zone of residence with a preferential socio-economic status - 4 years or more.

Previously it was like this:

• working women received double child care allowance for 3 years (i.e. 40% x 2 = 80% of the average salary) ;
• non-working women received double the minimum allowance for 3 years.

• working women up to 1.5 years old receive a standard child care allowance (i.e. 40% of average earnings) plus 3,000 rubles, and from 1.5 to 3 years old receive a payment of 6,000 rubles;
• non-working women up to 1.5 years of age receive a minimum allowance for child care plus 3,000 rubles, and from 1.5 to 3 years of age receive a payment of 6,000 rubles.

Payment of allowance up to the age of three years of the child is made to persons:

• On maternity leave.
• Not subject to mandatory health insurance.
• Undergoing full-time training.
• Dismissed during pregnancy.
• Dismissed during a formalized care decree. The reason for the dismissal also does not matter.
• Those in military service.
• Being non-working wives of military personnel.

It must be borne in mind that the registration of Chernobyl payments to these persons (3,000 rubles and 6,000 rubles) is possible only if there is a period of permanent registration in a particular Chernobyl zone, and for issuing benefits for caring for a child up to 1.5 years, "experience" accommodation is not required.

For Chernobyl temporary disability benefits

As you know, temporary disability benefits in the general case depend on the duration of the insurance period of a sick citizen (or citizen). A feature of the payment of this allowance in the Chernobyl zone is that it is paid there to the following categories of residents in 100% average salary and does not depend on their insurance experience.

Chernobyl temporary disability benefits in the amount of 100% are paid:

• citizens who received or suffered radiation sickness, other diseases, who received disability as a result of the Chernobyl disaster;
• participants in the liquidation of the consequences of the Chernobyl accident;
• citizens who permanently reside (or work) in the resettlement zone;
• citizens who permanently reside (or work) in the area of ​​residence with the right to resettlement
• citizens who permanently reside (or work) in a zone with a preferential socio-economic status.
• parents, grandparents and guardians and caregivers during their stay with a sick child in the event that a child (under 15 years of age) is undergoing outpatient or inpatient treatment.

Allowance in the Chernobyl zone for moving to a new place of residence is paid accordingly when moving.

It should be borne in mind that Chernobyl benefits are paid only if the person applying for them permanently lives or works:

• In the area of ​​residence with the right to resettlement.
• In an area with preferential socio-economic status.
• In the resettlement area, until he moved to other areas.

Find out the size of Chernobyl benefits

The amount of payment for moving to a new place of residence in 2018 is 1505.46 rubles.for each family member who moves.

From July 1, 2016, it turns out that applicants for child care allowance up to 3 years must actually apply for two allowances.
The first is a care allowance for up to a year and a half, the same as throughout Russia in accordance with federal law and
the second - monthly Chernobyl payments from the date of birth of the child (more precisely, the month of birth) up to 3 years.

The design and size of the first benefit are described in the corresponding article on our website - "(opens in a new window), and the amount of Chernobyl payments is fixed by law, which do not depend on the average salary and the status of the recipient (employed or unemployed).

So, the amount of the Chernobyl payment up to 3 years is equal to - from 0 to 1.5 years - 3,000 rubles, from 1.5 to 3 years - 6,000 rubles. Everything is simple and clear and no calculations are needed.

The Chernobyl allowance for temporary disability is assigned in the amount of 100% of the average salary established by the relevant authorities. Seniority (insurance) is not taken into account when appointing.

Step 2: We collect documents for Chernobyl benefits

To receive Chernobyl payments (3,000 rubles 6,000 rubles) for child care and temporary incapacity, the applicant must bring:

• Statement.
• Document (certificate) of Chernobyl and its copy
• Birth certificate + copy.
• An excerpt about the composition of the family.
• Certificate stating that the other parent does not receive this payment
• Employment book certified in the prescribed manner (in case the applicant works in an infected zone, but lives in a normal territory)
• Certificate from the place of work indicating the address (in case the applicant works in the infected zone, but lives in the normal territory)
• I will stand with the details of the card from the bank.

To receive benefits in the Chernobyl zone for a change of residence, you need to collect the following papers:

• Statement.
• Passport + copy with registration page.
• Certificate of a citizen exposed to radiation due to the Chernobyl disaster.
• A certificate from the housing and communal services confirming residence in a new place of residence.
• Family statement. It is taken at the place of previous residence, located in the exclusion or resettlement zone.
• An extract from the bank about the card entered there, along with its data.

Step 3: Applying for Chernobyl allowances

It is possible to send documents by mail. The process is long and laborious, but perhaps it will be convenient for you.
Documents for payment on moving are submitted to the social security authorities at the place of actual residence.

Step 4: Waiting for payment

Your application may take varying amounts of time to process. It depends on the type of benefit and where you sent your documents.

For example, for Chernobyl payments (3,000 rubles 6,000 rubles) for child care, according to the law, a decision is made within 10 working days. After the decision, you will either receive a written refusal, or a payment to a bank card. The term of payment is determined by regional legislation.

It turns out that getting Chernobyl allowances is not difficult: the main thing is to know what and where to carry. If you are denied payment for any reason, then always ask for a written refusal in order to go to a lawyer with it and sort out your problem.