Subsidies and benefits for Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian war refugees who have received temporary protection have the right to receive the same benefits and subsidies as Estonian residents. Before applying for benefits from the Social Insurance Board, you must apply for temporary protection, a residence permit, and an Estonian personal identification number from the Police and Border Guard Board.

Family benefits for Ukrainian refugees

The Social Insurance Board pays family benefits to families with children receiving temporary protection

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The difference between the rate of foreign pension and national pension

A person living in Estonia who receives a pension from a foreign country under an international agreement, and from Estonia, and whose total pension amount is below the national pension rate, has the right to apply for compensation for the difference between the foreign pension and the national pension rate. This ensures that the pensioner’s minimum income is at least equal to the national pension.

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Determining the severity of disability and social support of a disabled person

  • In order to apply for the degree of disability and social benefits, it is necessary to submit an application and, if possible, health data to the Social Insurance Board. If there is no health data, you must first go to a doctor's appointment in Estonia to clarify your condition. If the condition meets the conditions for determining the severity of a disability, the type and severity of the disability and social allowance are determined (between 12.79 and 241.64 euros).

In the case of children (0-15) and people of retirement age (64 years and 9 months), the application must be submitted to the Social Insurance Board. Working-age persons aged 16-64 years and 9 months can submit a request for assessment of work ability and identification of the severity of disability to the unemployment fund.

Last updated: 21.10.2024

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