Social Welfare and Benefits

The following executive mechanisms of social security are functioning in Armenia.
Disability groups are determined by Medical-Social Expert Committees (MSEC), functioning within the system of the Ministry of Social Security of RA. The first disability group is determined for two years, and the second and third groups – for one year. If either for the last 7 years the first or the second group was determined for a disabled person, or over 15 years – the third group was determined, then a disability group is given for life. A disability group for life is also given in cases if, according to the conclusions of MSEC, irreversible changes have taken place in a person's organism, and when entering the pension age. In case of disagreement with the decision of the local MSEC, one can appeal against it in the republican MSEC, and in case of disagreement with the decision of the latter ? law proceeding/trial can be initiated.
The people with disability group 1 and 2 can enjoy free pass in the city electron transport. Medical care for the disabled people’s must be free and provided by the state. It should mentioned that this regulation of the law, however, is frequently violated in practice.