The country has various forms of support for the population. One such payment is a disability pension. Persons in relation to whom a disability group is established by the authorized body are entitled to receive it. This organization is a pension fund. In it, you need to submit the established package of documents. Unfortunately, not everything is so simple. The establishment of the group is fraught with features, and the size of payments depends not only on it, but also on a number of other factors.
Categories of those who are entitled to this pension
The disability pension is awarded if a person has suffered significant damage to his health as a result of an accident in circumstances beyond his control. This fact and the need to assign status is proved by the medical commission. If she reveals intentional injury, then the status will be denied. And investigations will be brought in for the proceedings.
The commission determines the group affiliation of the disease. There are 3 categories:
- The first group is assigned to individuals who are 80-90% dependent on outside assistance due to poor health, including the human psyche.
- The second group, in turn, is divided into two categories. The first does not allow the disabled person to carry out labor activities, and the second only limits it. This group includes those whose capabilities have various limitations. At the same time, self-service is more possible.
- The third group is basically working. It is prescribed when a person’s health is in the high-risk category, and the psychological, emotional and physical condition are as close to normal as possible.
That is, the status of a disabled person is assigned when there is or is detected a serious illness or injury.
Why can a pension be greater?
The disability pension amount varies by group. However, for all categories, it can be increased depending on:
- the presence of dependents on maintenance;
- the presence of seniority;
- disability since childhood.
If a disabled person refuses to receive benefits in favor of their monetary value, then their amount is added to the pension itself.
Labor and disability. Who can receive both monthly payments?
Separately, the legislation notes the categories of those who have the right to a disability pension along with labor:
- persons whose work experience has been associated with military service;
- those who participated in the liquidation of accidents or got into it, which caused exposure to high doses of radiation;
- war veterans;
- residents of besieged Leningrad, having officially this status;
- people whose work is closely related to outer space.
For these categories, the size and fact of payment of disability support does not depend on the length of service.
What documents are required from the applicant?
To establish a disability pension, a package of documents must be submitted to the local branch of the pension fund. Depending on the status of the applicant, it may be different. That is, the necessary documents for the disability pension of ordinary citizens are:
- a petition that is written in the prescribed form;
- SNILS;
- identity document;
- a certificate from the medical institution that assigns the group, it contains detailed information on the timing and group of disability.
For the military:
- a petition written in the prescribed form;
- identity document;
- SNILS;
- a certificate from the medical institution that assigns the group, it contains detailed information on the timing and group of disability;
- document confirming the cause of disability as a result of military injury.
For persons injured in radiation exposure:
- a petition written in the prescribed form;
- identity document of the applicant;
- SNILS;
- a document officially confirming the participation and injury in the liquidation of the accident associated with high doses of radiation.
In the case when all documents are submitted by an authorized person, copies must be attached:
- notarized power of attorney;
- copy of the passport of the Russian Federation.
Being dependent on a disabled person for children or disabled people must also be documented. This fact increases the amount of payments when applying for a disability pension.
Types of pensions. Description of each
Today, the state defines several types of disability pensions:
- An insurance pension is granted on the basis of the data specified in the document issued by the medical and social examination, provided that there is work experience without taking into account its size. Moreover, the state does not limit payments when a disability pension is granted to working citizens. The difference when submitting documents to the RF PF is the need to provide documents proving employment and length of service.
- Social disability pension is intended for those who have never worked, people with disabilities since childhood and children with disabilities. All categories of citizens are required to reside permanently in the country.
- Pension intended only for the military, astronauts and liquidators of technological disasters.
Pension calculation. What determines the size of payments?
Disability pension calculation takes into account a large number of factors, and it is important to be able to figure this out.
If a disabled person's pension is insurance, then it increases by 3.7%, as does the size of the pension point. If there are dependents, then an additional payment is made for each of them.
Such surcharges are provided for the second group of disabilities. The amount of social pension is established by the state. At the same time, the assignment of the status of a disabled person since childhood becomes its factor. The payment for this type is minimal, the disability pension from the social category is the base for calculating other accruals.
Unlimited pension and with a term. What does it mean?
Those with disability status, regardless of group, need to know that a pension is unlimited or has a term. Moreover, if after five years of being in the status of a disabled person, they are not removed or transferred to indefinite mode, then it is necessary to apply to the disputed commission.
When applying for a disability pension of the first category, you need to know that age and seniority do not matter. The amount of payment is formed on the basis of the cost of living, as in other cases. Its size increases if a dependent is on the face of the person, the amount increases in proportion to their number.
Separate category of disabled people
The calculation of disability pension for military personnel differs significantly from the calculation for other categories of citizens. Due to the nature of the work, the state provides its defenders with special conditions. Pensions paid are divided into:
- appointed due to injuries in the workplace;
- appointed due to the discovery of a disease that arose during the period of military service.
Depending on the category, the amount of payments differs. So, the first in the list is:
- when establishing the first group - 300% of the amount of social pension;
- for disabled people, the second amount is 250% of social benefits;
- the last group is entitled to payments in the amount of 175% of the size of the social pension.
What is the disability pension for the second category? The amount of pension for these persons is:
- when establishing the first group - 250% of the minimum pension;
- for disabled people of the second group - 200% of the minimum pension;
- the last group is entitled to payments in the amount of 150% of the size of the social pension.
The amount of payments to the military increases by the established amount for each dependent. True, there is a limit in quantity - not more than three.
All persons with disabilities are entitled to various benefits. However, the government provided opportunities for their replacement with monetary compensation. An important condition for this is the desire and consent of the disabled person. Their sizes are also determined according to the established groups. These payments are called lump sum cash payments (EDV).
EDV for the disabled. Who should they be and what documents should be provided to receive them?
To receive EDV, you must submit documents to the PF branch of the Russian Federation. Package Includes:
- identification;
- SNILS;
- certificate of assignment of disabled status.
After submitting the documents, the size of surcharges will be established. However, today they are:
- the first group receives 3 651.75 rubles .;
- for the second group, an amount of 2,607.93 rubles was established;
- the third group is paid extra 2 087.67 rubles;
- 2 607.93 rubles are provided for children with disabilities.
Amounts calculated subject to waiver of all benefits. It is worth noting that their size is indexed annually. This factor depends on the cost of services that the state compensates for with money due to the refusal of them.
It is important to note the fact that disability payments do not depend on the moment of its onset, employment or length of service. If the need is identified, then it is assigned on the basis of data on the type of labor activity or its absence and the amount of wages. Other factors are aimed at increasing its minimum value.
As for the payment to those who work, despite the limitations of their capabilities, the payments do not depend on the receipt of wages, as well as their size. Recent news also points to the fact that an increase in pensions will be provided for these categories of citizens. For those who belong to the third group, this can become significant support, especially in conditions where the disabled person contains a child.
About payments to guardians
One can argue a lot that all the amounts that the state pays are not so significant. However, if you look back, their regularity and stable indexing can support those who need it most. Moreover, for the unprotected layers of the population, including the elderly and low-income people, the state provides for other types of assistance that are targeted. To receive it is enough to apply with an application and a package of documents.
It is worth noting that there are a huge number of families that have income in the form of disability pension per member of their family. Of course, this is not an option. However, if the patient is so bad that he cannot do without outside help, then the relative who is caring for him has no choice but to be near him. In this case, the carer can legally register a work book and receive a special payment, which is also provided for. The result will be not only an increase in the family budget, but also the availability of seniority.
It is important for those who have a disabled person in the family to know when the carer has the right to benefit:
- a prerequisite is disability;
- lack of official income;
- lack of other types of income.
What needs to be provided to the applicant if he wants to receive payments for the guardian?
Only a disabled person of the first group or a child can become a guardian. To assign benefits, you must submit the established list of documents for consideration in the RF PF.
It includes:
- petition from the guardian for the appointment of a caregiver;
- written consent from a disabled person;
- identity document;
- SNILS;
- a certificate from the employment center with employment information;
- certificate from the MES;
- labor with a note of dismissal from the last place of work.
If necessary, the PF may request other documents. You also need to be prepared for this. The amount of payments must be specified in the local branch of the fund, since it contains a regional component. In any case, the surcharge can be an impressive addition to the monthly payment set for the disabled person.
Little conclusion
Now you know to whom and how disability pensions are calculated by group. We reviewed the documents that should be provided to the applicant. We also considered all the features associated with these payments. We hope you find this information useful.