Criteria for assigning 1st disability group
Social protection of disabled people is provided, first of all, at the all-Russian level. Its main provisions are enshrined in Federal Law No. 181-FZ of November 24, 1995. The criteria by which disability groups are assigned are described in Order of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation No. 1024n dated December 17, 2015.
According to the Order, group 1 disability is defined as the state of health of a person with persistent impairment of the functions of his body in the range from 90 to 100%, which were caused by injuries, congenital or acquired diseases, and defects.
Citizens of this category are practically incapable of self-care and need constant supervision or help from another person.
This limitation of physical capabilities occurs due to:
- Severe, recurrent cancer diseases;
- Benign tumors of the brain and spinal cord with complications;
- Defects or absence of the upper and lower limbs;
- Severe mental illness;
- Progressive diseases of the nervous system;
- Irreversible vision loss;
- Pathologies of the respiratory system, etc.
A citizen is recognized as a disabled person of group 1 only by decision of a commission of the ITU Bureau. In the future, if the group was not assigned indefinitely, re-examination will be required at intervals of 1 time every 2 years. The Government of the Russian Federation, by its Resolution No. 339 of March 29, 2018, significantly simplified the process of obtaining disabled status and expanded the list of possible diseases.
The first disability group is non-working.
Benefits for disabled people of group 1
All social measures provided by the state. support is aimed at ensuring that a disabled person can lead the most fulfilling life possible.
This, in addition to pension and monthly compensation payments, includes:
- Medical assistance with free issuance of medications, prosthetics and rehabilitation equipment, vouchers to sanatorium areas with free travel to the place of treatment;
- Tax benefits - exemption from payment of some state duties and taxes on income, property, transport (with clarifications), discounts on land tax and tax for individual entrepreneurs;
- Free education according to an adapted program in preschool institutions and organizations engaged in educational activities, with a stipend increased by 50%.
In addition to the listed benefits, group 1 is entitled to:
- Extraordinary receipt of a land plot for individual housing construction;
- Unpaid travel on public transport;
- Discounts at airline ticket offices;
- Access to all social infrastructure facilities;
- Housing benefits are provided separately.
Payments for repairs and maintenance of premises owned by a disabled person
Since disabled people of group 1 are one of the most vulnerable categories of citizens, any preferences regarding housing are always in demand on their part. However, Federal Law No. 181 does not provide for any payments for repairs and maintenance of residential premises owned by a disabled person.
How to apply for housing and communal services benefits for a disabled person
According to this regulatory act, assistance is provided from the state budget to citizens with disabilities, regardless of their income. In addition, some regions may provide additional types of financial support for people with disabilities.
