"ePotential": Ministry of Social Policy reforms the support system for people with disabilities.

Comprehensive reform of the social insurance system in Ukraine

The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has presented a new reform of the social insurance system, called "ePotential". The bill, which is currently at the stage of public discussion, envisages significant changes in the approach to supporting citizens with special needs.

Instead of the MSEC (medical and social expertise), a multidisciplinary team will be introduced to determine disability using digital tools. Work capacity assessment will be conducted remotely and anonymously after the completion of the rehabilitation period.

The bill also provides for the expansion of rehabilitation opportunities. The period of paid rehabilitation is extended to one year, and insurance payments will range from 70 to 100 percent of the average salary.

Additionally, an important innovation is the possibility of part-Time employment during outpatient rehabilitation and extending the job retention period beyond four months.

The reform also includes a comprehensive support system from rehabilitation to employment. All changes are implemented without reducing the existing social guarantees and benefits. Current disability pensions remain unchanged.

For individuals with loss of work capacity, there is an increase in insurance payments. Those who can return to work are provided with state support in the form of free medicines, rehabilitation tools, social services, and retraining opportunities.

The new approach aims to maximize the recovery of human potential and their return to active professional life.