Compensation for sanatorium treatment. How to get compensation for a trip

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Question: Is compensation provided for an unused voucher for a disabled person entitled to a discount? sanatorium- spa treatment?
Answer: Yes, the law provides for compensation for unused sanatorium-resort voucher. Decision on appointment to disabled people monetary compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment is accepted by the authorities that assigned them a pension, on the basis of an application, a certificate for obtaining a voucher issued by the state or municipal institution health care, and other documents on the registration of persons who received and did not receive vouchers for the previous two calendar years, as of January 1 of the current year. Cash compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment is paid during the first quarter of the year following two calendar years during which disabled people entitled to the said compensation did not use vouchers to a sanatorium or rest home. Cash compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment is sent to disabled people by postal order or transferred to the savings bank of the Sberbank of Russia system. The assigned monetary compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment, which is not received by disabled people in a timely manner, is paid for the entire past time, but no more than three years before applying for its receipt. Monetary compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment not received by disabled people due to the fault of the body appointing it is paid for the past without any time limit. It's worth noting that this is just a general answer to many questions similar to yours. Therefore, he may not take into account some details related to your particular case. In addition, I understand that arguing with officials, through whose fault (perhaps) you were unable to get a ticket, is extremely difficult. Some people have received practical results from trying to compensate for the costs of independently providing sanatorium-resort treatment in administrative or judicial procedure. In some cases, after claims were made for payment of compensation for a sanatorium-resort voucher, which was not provided, although it should have been provided, the situation was resolved by providing the necessary sanatorium-resort voucher. To implement the proposed mechanism: - it is necessary to receive a written refusal from the Federal Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation to provide a voucher or to have a fact of its non-provision; - independently purchase a sanatorium-resort voucher in accordance with the terms of the IPR; - purchase travel tickets to and from the place of treatment; - save documents confirming the purchase of vouchers, travel tickets, and receipt of sanatorium-resort treatment.

Social activities aimed at supporting various categories of citizens include health measures. As part of the implementation of social policy, beneficiaries are issued vouchers for sanatorium and resort treatment. This measure is necessary for additional medical and social rehabilitation of certain categories of citizens.

Legislative principles

The main regulations governing the allocation of funds for health restoration are:

1. Law No. 178-FZ, which came into force on July 17, 1999.
2. Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation No. 328 dated December 29, 2004, containing the procedure for allocating preferential treatment for health improvement.

The above-mentioned normative act contains important (for the population) principles for introducing social measures to organize health improvement. They are as follows:

• referral to a sanatorium is allocated at the initiative of the applicant;
• in the form of a standard document;
• The applicant must meet two criteria:
  • have medical indications for referral for treatment (prevention);
  • belong to one of the preferential categories.

Let's look at the criteria in more detail. Many people believe that a discount form is a way to relax in a resort area for free. This is only partly true. In fact, it is necessary to have a disease that is treated in a sanatorium. There are many diagnoses for social recovery. Namely the treatment:

• of cardio-vascular system;
• musculoskeletal system;
• gastrointestinal tract and much more.

Important: the doctor issues a referral for preference only to patients:

• who filed relevant complaints;
• having a specific diagnosis;
• regularly undergoing treatment for one reason or another.

Rules for the allocation of health subsidies

The allocation of directions occurs strictly according to the rules established by law. Briefly this means the following:

1. Wellness activities, as well as stays in medical institution, are financed from the federal budget.
2. It follows that each subsidy must be justified with documentary evidence:
   • preferential category;
   • the need for health benefits (doctor’s certificate).
3. A report on the use of funds for the intended purpose (tear-off coupon) is also required.

Categories of beneficiaries

The federal social program covers a fairly wide range of people. Medical and recreational activities are provided for the following categories of citizens:

1. WWII participants:
   • soldiers and officers;
   • that period;
   • former blockade survivors with award badges;
2. (from 1 to 3 and disabled since childhood);
3. veterans of combat operations in hot spots;
4. family members;
5. :
   • military;
   • equal;
   • reserve officers;
   • labor veterans;
6. Heroes of Russia and the USSR.

Hint: in addition to the voucher, beneficiaries receive compensation for travel to the place of recovery:

• land transport;
• and where this is not possible, by airlines.

• sanatorium-resort treatment - 127.9 rubles;
• travel by intercity transport to the place of treatment and back - 18.2 rubles;
• travel on a suburban railway vehicle - 101.1 rubles.

Which sanatoriums can you go to?

Government agencies involved in allocating preferences enter into agreements with institutions providing health services. You can only get a ticket to a holiday home:

1. an agreement with which was reached by the body to which the applicant applied;
2. operating in the Russian legal field, located anywhere in the Russian Federation;
3. if necessary, specialists will try to find an institution in the region of residence (if it is difficult to move);
4. military pensioners and equivalents are sent only to departmental health institutions.

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Who distributes vouchers in 2019

In general, the Fund distributes the budget for treatment social insurance(FSS). This organization works with citizens through social security authorities. But there are exceptions. Thus, the Moscow Region independently supports pensioners. To receive a health benefit, you must address the application to the appropriate Department of the Ministry of Defense.

Therefore, you should contact:

• to the social security department on a territorial basis;
• to the Department of the Ministry of Defense, which is responsible for the distribution of departmental subsidies.

The algorithm for obtaining a subsidy for sanatorium treatment is as follows:

1. Visit your doctor and express your desire to go to a sanatorium. The doctor will send you for examination. Based on its results, a special document is issued - form No. 070/u-04.
2. With a certificate and passport, you should go to the social security or military commissariat at your place of residence to write an application.
3. Wait for a response about queuing.
4. As soon as everyone who has previously made a claim to the privilege is satisfied, receive a document and go for treatment.

What documents to prepare

To receive a subsidy for sanatorium-resort recovery, a minimum package of papers is required. These are the confirmations:

1. identity - passport;
2. fact of health insurance -;
3. preferential category:
   • with the corresponding certificate for almost everyone:
     • WWII participants of different groups;
     • Chernobyl victims;
     • pensioners;
     • retired officers;
   • disabled people provide a medical and social examination certificate;
   • Heroes are required to provide award documents;
   • labor veterans - the corresponding book;
4. the need for recreational activities - form No. 070/u-04

What is a trip?

After reviewing the application, the applicant receives a document. It confirms the right to receive services at the expense of the state budget:

1. A specific institution (name and address are indicated on the voucher).
2. Within a certain time frame (the start and end dates of the course are also entered in the form).

Besides, the voucher is a personal document. It cannot be transferred to another person. It is also forbidden to divide the term therapeutic measures between individuals (this is what they used to do to go to a holiday home with their family). The form states:

• Recipient's full name;
• diagnosis;
• Course duration is from 18 to 42 days.

Hint: accompanying persons may go to the sanatorium with some beneficiaries:

• with disabled minors;
• with disabled people of group 1.

Accompanying persons are given preference for different conditions. They depend on the category of the beneficiary. The tour can be free or with a discount of 25-50%. Thus, military retirees can take their spouse with them. Her recovery will cost 50% of the full cost.

Important: the voucher is valid once a year (there are exceptions).

Prerogatives of certain groups of citizens

Reserve officers are entitled to treatment preferences if their service period is more than twenty years. Military pensioners are given a subsidy once a year. At the same time, they can take their spouse with them to the departmental dispensary (for 50% of the cost).

The same rule applies to retirees with sufficient length of service. The rest are not provided with preferences. Military retirees include law enforcement officers who have retired from service and some other categories of government employees.

Important: if there are several reasons, the social direction (free) is allocated only once a year at the choice of the beneficiary.

Is there a subsidy for pensioners?

According to the norms of current legislation, referrals can be received through the FSS branch:

1. Veterans of Labor;
2. Pensioners, including working people.

The circulation algorithm is described above. Only documents should be submitted to the FSS. The basis for the application is:

• pensioner's certificate;
• certificate No. 070/у-04.

additional information

The above general rules allocation of health subsidies are sometimes violated. Yes, according to medical indications a beneficiary can be provided with a referral to a sanatorium at the expense of the state budget twice a year:

• the doctor makes the decision;
• he issues a certificate with a special mark.

Sometimes you have to wait in line for a long time long time. It's connected with a small amount institutions conducting rare treatment. It is advisable to submit an application in advance, immediately after receiving the certificate. This increases the chance of her quick satisfaction.

Attention: specialists are required to notify the applicant two weeks in advance of the availability of a voucher. True, sometimes they have to look for a client for a last-minute tour when a person suddenly refuses the trip.

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Last changes

In mid-2018, military pensioners received their previously abolished right to free pass to the place of treatment in a departmental sanatorium. Now retirees and reserve officers of the Armed Forces and Navy, including midshipmen and warrant officers with 20 years of service, as well as their families, can count on free travel to the place of treatment once a year. For vouchers, you must contact the military registration and enlistment office at your location. military registration. This applies to any type of public vehicle. The exact category of travel comfort (class of compartment, aircraft cabin, cabin, etc.) depends on military rank.

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Compensation for spa treatment

What is the algorithm for receiving compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment in Crimea for an ordinary non-working pensioner living in Vladimir?

First you need to contact social media. protection.

Does a group 1 disabled person with a work injury have the right to receive compensation for sanatorium and resort treatment? If a disabled person cannot travel. And he is prescribed every year? together with the caregiver.

Hello! No, you will not be able to receive monetary compensation for spa treatment. Not provided by law. You need to insist that sanatorium and resort treatment be provided for these categories of people.

Can a school director refuse to reimburse a teacher for sanatorium treatment if the teacher has not received such compensation since 2008? The teacher worked for 35 years in schools in St. Petersburg, but is registered and lives in the Leningrad region. The latter was the refusal on the part of the director to include this teacher in receiving compensation. Is this legal?

https://gu.spb.ru/188091/traditional/ One of additional measures social support workers government agencies is monetary compensation for expenses for organizing recreation and recreation in the amount of 2.5 basic units once every 5 years at the expense of budget funds

Is a military pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (a military veteran of 30 years of service) and his wife entitled to compensation for an unused voucher for sanatorium-resort treatment?

This question has already been answered.

Is a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs entitled to compensation for non-use of a sanatorium-resort treatment voucher ( military rank p/p-k combat veteran of 30 years of service) and his wife.

Yes, but not in full.

I am a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this is not the first time I have received sanatorium-resort treatment and questions about travel compensation have never arisen. This year, the pension department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs refused travel compensation because the period of stay in the sanatorium was less than 14 days. They refer to clause 20 of the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated May 5, 2016 No. 279 n “On approval of the Procedure for organizing sanatorium and resort treatment.”

Not a very clear question. But in order to receive compensation, you must submit all the required documents, and if these documents are submitted, you must pay. Violation of the deadlines specified in clause 20 is not the fault of the patient, but the fault of the medical institution.

If arbitrage practice on the recovery of compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment from state civil servants of regional authorities, despite the fact that previously these sauces with a guarantee approved by regional law were stopped.

Judicial panel By civil cases Sakhalinsky regional court consisting of: presiding Prokopets L.V., judges of the Sakhalin Regional Court Krylova N.A. and Vishnyakova O.V., having considered the civil case based on the claim of P.V. to the State Administration of the SRO of the Social Insurance Fund for the recovery of compensation for unused sanatorium-resort treatment in 2010 and compensation for moral damage; By appeal P.V. on the decision of the Yuzhno-Sakhalin City Court of February 27, 2012, which denied his claim. Having studied the case materials and discussed the report of judge O.V. Vishnyakov, the appellate court found: on December 27, 2011 P.V. filed a lawsuit against the Sakhalin Regional State Institution of the Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation to recover compensation for unused sanatorium-resort treatment in 2010 and compensation for moral damage. In support of the stated requirements, he indicated that he was a disabled person of group II; on March 25, 2010, he submitted an application to the Branch of the State Institution of the SRO FSS in the city of Kholmsk for a voucher to the Aralia sanatorium, but in January 2011, P.V. V orally refused to provide a voucher, thereby violating his right to receive sanatorium treatment at the expense of budget funds. Based on the above, he asks the court to impose on the State Administration of the SRO FSS the obligation to pay monetary compensation for the sanatorium-resort voucher for 2010 and to recover compensation for moral damage in the amount. In the court case P.V. the claim was upheld; representative of the defendant Nosikov K.S. did not admit the claim. The court ruled the above decision, which P.V. is appealing; in his appeal he asks to cancel it and make a new decision to satisfy his demands. Indicates that he did not refuse the trip for 2010 and 2011; the defendant did not notify the plaintiff of the need to update the certificate of form No. 070/у-04; the period referred to by the defendant refers not to 2010, but to 2011.

Compensation for unused sanatorium-resort treatment after 39 years of service.

Good evening. Not all categories of beneficiaries are provided with compensation. Veterans, disabled people of the Great Patriotic War, Compensation is provided Disabled combatants Compensation is provided Disabled people Compensation is provided Disabled children Compensation is not provided Military personnel, employees of the Air Force Compensation is provided Honorary donors Compensation is not provided Other categories Compensation is not provided Persons who suffered during the period of repression Compensation is provided.

What is the current amount of monetary compensation for unused sanatorium and resort treatment for military pensioners?

Good evening! Compensation for non-use of sanatorium-resort treatment (SRT) is not paid to military pensioners! Previously, compensation was paid in the amount of 100 (one hundred) rubles, which was paid according to current law, this amount could hardly be called compensation, and even monetary! This mockery of military pensioners has been cancelled! You need to use real SCL! Moreover, the process of obtaining vouchers to military sanatoriums has been greatly simplified! And there are significant benefits when paying the cost of SCL! The military registration and enlistment office pays for travel expenses to the sanatorium and back! Health to everyone! Thanks for visiting the site!

A military pensioner has the right to receive compensation for unused sanatorium and resort treatment for 2016 and 2017 with the rank of major of the Russian Federation.

Hello! Military pensioners entitled to sanatorium-resort treatment (STC) cannot receive compensation for non-use of STC, because are not entitled to compensation! There is a right only to real (actual) SKL! Previously received 100 rubles. were a mockery of human rights and people, simply a mockery! Thank you for your question and for visiting the site!

Is it possible for me, as a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and my husband, to be compensated for travel to the place of sanatorium-resort treatment, if I am a working citizen and my husband too, and we want to fly by plane.

Good day. Dear Marina Valerievna, compensation for travel to sanatorium and resort treatment is provided for pensioners of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. All the best, good luck to you.

Is compensation for travel to the place of sanatorium-resort treatment reimbursed to pensioners of the Ministry of Internal Affairs only of a specialized institution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or of any type of institution? If of any type, what documents and where should I submit them?

GOOD DAY The cost of travel is reimbursed ONLY when vacationing in organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - a requirement of the law GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND ALL THE GOOD

I am a municipal employee. Am I entitled to compensation for sanatorium treatment when returning from maternity leave?

Hello. Unfortunately, it's not allowed. Because this is maternity leave, and not a vacation intended for your health. All the best. Thank you for your request.

Pensioner. Not working. Is there compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment? What is the amount of compensation in Moscow?

Good day! If you are not a military pensioner and not disabled, then you are not entitled to any compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment by law.

☼ Hello, There are no compensation for sanitary resort treatment for pensioners, vouchers are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and mainly to disabled people. I wish you good luck and all the best!

Good day! The state does not provide this opportunity to all beneficiaries; pensioners, unfortunately, are not included in it.

Good day to you. An ordinary pensioner is not entitled to any compensation for sanatorium treatment. Good luck and all the best.

Is compensation for unused sanatorium-resort treatment given to all pensioners or only to disabled people?

Thank you.

Good day! The law provides for compensation for unused sanatorium and resort vouchers. The decision to assign monetary compensation to disabled people for sanatorium and resort treatment is made by the authorities that assigned them a pension, based on an application.

Cash compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment is paid during the first quarter of the year following two calendar years during which disabled people entitled to the said compensation did not use vouchers to a sanatorium or rest home.

Compensation to a military pensioner for unused sanatorium-resort treatment, how much in money.

Good afternoon, contact the social department of the administration and find out in order to receive detailed recommendations on this issue, please contact your chosen lawyer for work by mail or by phone. And clarify everything.

Is a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and his wife entitled to compensation for unused sanatorium-resort treatment? 35 years of service in preferential terms. What document is it defined by? Mailbox - [email protected]

Hello, You are not entitled to any compensation, you can only use your benefits, no one will give you money. I wish you good luck and all the best!

Is it allowed monthly compensation when a disabled person of group 2 refuses sanatorium treatment? If so, in what size?

Hello, Tatyana Stepanovna! You can write an application to the Pension Office to replace sanatorium treatment with cash payment! It will be 200 rubles per month and will be paid from 01/01/2018. I was glad to help you! Good luck in all your endeavors and in protecting your rights!

I have been a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs since 1994. Am I entitled to compensation for unused spa treatment?

No. You are not entitled to compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment. To obtain a voucher for sanatorium-resort treatment, please contact the pension department at your place of registration.

Are FPS employees entitled to compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment or not?

Employees and members of their families have the right to sanatorium treatment and recreational recreation in sanatoriums and centers rehabilitation medicine and rehabilitation, boarding houses and tourist bases of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for a fee. These employees pay 25%, and members of their families - 50% of the cost of the trip, except when, in accordance with federal laws and other regulatory legal acts Russian Federation other payment terms are determined. Also, employees are annually paid monetary compensation in the amount of 600 rubles, and wives (husbands) and minor children are paid compensation in the amount of 300 rubles, regardless of the purchase of a voucher, the length of service of the employee in the year of leave, or the duration of the vacation. Compensation is also paid for the previous year if the employee did not use vacation.

Is compensation due for non-use of resort and sanatorium treatment for a reserve officer with 25 years of service? Thank you.

Good afternoon, Vladimir! Compensation for unused vouchers(vacations) for military personnel, as a rule, are not paid voluntarily, but through the court you can get compensation, if interested, please contact us!

I'm a military woman. Since 2014, I have not received compensation for spa treatment. Am I eligible to receive in 2017 for the previous 3 years? Thank you in advance.

Dear Svetlana Yes, you have the right to receive this compensation that you did not use. Good luck to you and all the best

Is a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs entitled to compensation for sanatorium treatment in a non-departmental sanatorium, as well as for travel there and back?

Federal Law of July 17, 1999 N 178-FZ (as amended on December 19, 2016) “On State social assistance"(as amended and supplemented, entered into force on 01/01/2017) Article 6.1. The right to receive state social assistance in the form of a set social services In accordance with this chapter, the following categories of citizens have the right to receive state social assistance in the form of a set of social services: 1) war invalids; 2) participants of the Great Patriotic War; 3) combat veterans from among the persons specified in subparagraphs 1 - 4 of paragraph 1 of Article 3 of the Federal Law “On Veterans” (as amended by Federal Law No. 40-FZ of January 2, 2000); (as amended by Federal Law No. 122-FZ of August 22, 2004 (as amended on December 29, 2004)) (see text in the previous edition) 4) military personnel undergoing military service V military units, institutions, military educational institutions who were not part of the active army, in the period from June 22, 1941 to September 3, 1945 for at least six months, military personnel awarded orders or medals of the USSR for service during the specified period; 5) persons awarded the badge “Resident of besieged Leningrad”; 6) persons who worked at facilities during the Great Patriotic War air defense, local air defense, in the construction of defensive structures, naval bases, airfields and other military facilities within the rear boundaries of active fronts, operational zones of active fleets, on front-line sections of railways and roads, as well as crew members of transport fleet ships interned in the beginning of the Great Patriotic War in the ports of other states; 7) family members of fallen (deceased) war invalids, participants in the Great Patriotic War and combat veterans, family members of those killed in the Great Patriotic War Patriotic War persons from among the personnel of self-defense groups of facility and emergency teams of local air defense, as well as members of the families of deceased workers of hospitals and clinics in the city of Leningrad; 8) disabled people; 9) disabled children.

No, this is not provided for by law. In accordance with paragraph 6 of Article 11 of the Federal Law of July 19, 2011 N 247-FZ “On social guarantees for employees of internal affairs bodies of the Russian Federation and amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation” only departmental sanatorium

Is a certified UIS employee entitled to compensation for sanatorium treatment? what to do if it has not been paid since 2013.

Good afternoon, dear visitor! Yes, compensation is due. Collect it in court. Good luck and all the best, thank you for contacting us!

Is it possible to receive monetary compensation for a trip to a sanatorium-resort treatment?

Hello Valery No, it’s not possible. The state does not pay any monetary compensation. Take advantage of your benefits, go on vacation. I wish you good luck and all the best!

Good day. If you are the owner of a benefit for the provision of sanatorium-resort treatment, then you can use it in kind; no compensation can replace this benefit.

Can I receive compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment and in what amount if I carried it out at my own expense? I am a pensioner of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Thank you!

Good afternoon. Your treatment at the sanatorium had to be agreed upon with the administration of the clinic. Currently, write a report and attach the relevant documents and treatment costs and submit it to the pension department at your place of registration. They will decide on payment there.

No you can not. Since in in this case the procedure for allocating and purchasing preferential vouchers was violated: Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated November 8, 2006 No. 895 dated November 8, 2006 N 895 “On approval of the Regulations on the organization medical care and spa treatment in medical institutions systems of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia"

Please explain whether I can receive compensation for sanatorium treatment if I did not receive it for several years before the compensation was cancelled.

If compensation is not received on time due to your fault, then it must be paid for the previous period, but not more than for three years.

Some categories of the population have the right to receive a free trip to sanatorium treatment every year. But this possibility is not always possible to realize various reasons. In this case, can a citizen count on compensation for unused opportunities with money? Not many people know about this, but even for citizens who are not beneficiaries, who are entitled to sanatorium treatment every year, it is possible to partially compensate their costs for these expenses. In this article we will look at how compensation for health resort treatment is processed and what documents need to be provided.

Who is entitled to a free ticket?

Federal Law “On State Social Assistance” No. 178-FZ defines the state’s obligation to provide every year free treatment in sanatoriums for the following categories of the population:

1. disabled people and WWII participants;
2. persons who participated in hostilities;
3. to the siege survivors of Leningrad;
4. family members of disabled people and participants of the Second World War, combat operations after their death (death);
5. disabled people, including disabled children;
6. victims of radiation due to the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and tests at the Semipalatinsk test site;
7. military personnel and employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs when they receive an injury that leads to disability while on duty;
8. living in regions recognized as environmentally unfavorable;
9. other categories in accordance with the Law.

Also, the possibility of annual sanatorium-resort treatment at the expense of the budget arises for persons, the list of whom is established by the legislative acts of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. For example, in Moscow the following benefits can be enjoyed by:

• honorary donors of the USSR or the Russian Federation;
• persons injured as a result of a terrorist attack and spouses, children in case of death;
• home front workers;
• victims of political repression and subsequently rehabilitated;
• children from large families.

This list is much longer; the list may differ by region.

Who can count on compensation?

Persons entitled to preferential treatment at a sanatorium may not receive it for various reasons. Firstly, the list of such sanatoriums is not large, but there are many citizens who have the right to rest and treatment in them. People have been standing in line for years, waiting for a free ticket. Secondly, refusal of such treatment may be for subjective reasons. For example, a citizen’s health does not allow him to come to a sanatorium, or he does not want to relax in this particular establishment. In this situation, of course, the solution would be to receive monetary compensation for the unused preferential voucher. However, the state does not provide this opportunity to all beneficiaries.

For most categories of beneficiaries federal law there is no provision for compensation for unused spa treatment, even if the beneficiary is not to blame for the fact that this right is not realized.

Military personnel and members of their families, disabled people and WWII veterans, as well as disabled people for whom sanatorium treatment is contraindicated for health reasons can count on financial compensation. The remaining beneficiaries have the right, in accordance with the Federal Law “On State Social Assistance,” to refuse this social service in kind and declare to the regional branch of the Pension Fund their desire to receive it in monetary terms.

The legislation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation provides for the receipt of such payments for a wider list of beneficiaries. For example, you can compensate for the costs associated with independently obtaining a voucher for a child from a large family.

What is the amount and timing of compensation?

The amount of reimbursement for treatment costs in sanatoriums and rest homes in monetary terms depends on the minimum amount of old-age pension and is established independently by the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Compensation changes as the minimum pension is indexed. The minimum amount is established by law in the amount of not less than four old-age labor pensions.

The procedure for compensation of such costs differs by category of beneficiaries. For example, the costs of sanatorium-resort treatment for disabled people are reimbursed once every 2 years in a lump sum. If a citizen is diagnosed with disability for the first time, then such costs are compensated after 2 calendar years, if during this period he has not exercised his right in kind. All payments are made in the 1st quarter of the year following the 2 years during which the vouchers were not received.

If compensation is not received by a disabled person in a timely manner due to his fault, then it is payable for the entire past period of time, but not more than 3 years. If monetary compensation for sanatorium-resort treatment for a disabled person was not made due to the fault government agencies, then compensation is made for the entire period, regardless of the statute of limitations.

The above does not apply to disabled children. This category of beneficiaries is entitled to free sanatorium-resort treatment once a year. But if for some reason the family of such a child was unable to obtain a ticket to a sanatorium or rest home (even if they did not refuse this social service), then next year these expenses will not be compensated from the federal budget.

A separate procedure for providing compensation in holiday homes, boarding houses, resorts, tourist centers, camps of federal bodies executive power, in which federal law provides for military service. Such costs are reimbursed to them annually. The amount of compensation is:

• 25% – for a military personnel;
• and 50% for his family members.

Thus, only vouchers to sanatoriums, holiday homes, boarding houses, tourist centers of federal executive authorities, in which federal law provides for military service, have compensation in payment; for vouchers to other organizations no compensation is provided and they are paid in full.

This benefit remains with him upon retirement if his service period is more than 20 years. In addition to compensation for the sanatorium-resort treatment itself, the state also reimburses the cost of travel to the sanatorium.

Subjects of the Russian Federation can compensate the cost of staying in sanatoriums for more than to a wide circle beneficiaries. For example, in the Moscow region, such expenses can be reimbursed once a year to children from large families and those equivalent to them, as well as to disabled children. In this case, compensation ranges from 50 to 100% of the maximum cost of the trip established by law. Its exact size depends on the level of income in the family.

Is it possible to compensate the costs of treatment in a sanatorium for citizens who do not belong to preferential categories?

The law clearly defines the categories of persons who have the right to compensation. But those citizens who are not one of them can still reduce their costs for treatment in a sanatorium, even if the voucher was purchased at their own expense and at full cost. It's about on tax deductions provided for by the Tax Code of the Russian Federation (Chapter 23). This means that no one will directly reimburse the expenses incurred, but the individual's income subject to taxation can be reduced by their amount.

When providing a social deduction, only treatment costs (food and accommodation are not included) in a sanatorium for an individual, his spouse, children under 18 years of age and parents are taken into account. A deduction can be provided when expenses are confirmed by a certificate of the cost of treatment services issued by the sanatorium. Its maximum size is limited by law.

How to apply for a social deduction?

To apply for such a deduction, an individual must personally submit an application to the tax authorities with attached documents.

Such documents include:

• a certificate of payment for medical services, which is drawn up in the prescribed form by medical, sanatorium and resort institutions that have a license;
• an agreement with a medical institution for the provision of treatment services;
• a copy of the license to carry out medical activities of the sanatorium;
• certificate of the amount of income received and personal income tax;
• income statement.

If the taxpayer paid for treatment in a sanatorium for his minor children or spouse, or parents, then in addition he must provide:

• a copy of the marriage certificate;
• or a copy of the child’s birth certificate;
• or a copy of your own birth certificate (if paying for the treatment of your parents).

Compensation for spa treatment: amount of deduction

Most likely, the amount of the deduction will not cover all the taxpayer’s expenses for treatment in a sanatorium.

Its maximum size is determined as follows:

• you cannot get more than the total amount income tax in a year;
• the state can compensate only 13% of the maximum defined value today of 120,000 rubles. This restriction does not apply to those medical services, which are considered expensive (their list is also defined by law).

Example #1. Goncharov A.S. was in the sanatorium in November 2015. The cost of treatment was 200,000 rubles. In 2015, he earned 800,000 rubles and paid 95,000 rubles in income tax. The maximum deduction amount for such treatment is 120,000 rubles. This means that the following amount can be returned to A.S. Goncharov:

120000 *13% = 15600 rubles.

Example #2. Goncharov A.S. was in the sanatorium in November 2015. The cost of his treatment there was 200,000 rubles. In 2015, he earned 100,000 rubles, and transferred 12,500 rubles to the income tax budget. The maximum deduction amount for such treatment is 120,000 rubles. If we calculate 13% of this value, it turns out that the amount of compensation (15,600 rubles) is more than the income tax transferred for the year (12,500 rubles). So, Goncharov A.S. can count on reimbursement of only 12,500 rubles.

Answers to pressing questions

Question No. 1. In what time frame can you return the money spent on sanatorium-resort treatment? to an individual not entitled to compensation?

Answer. The taxpayer can partially compensate for such costs through the provision of a social tax deduction by the state. You can submit a declaration only after the year in which the treatment was carried out. For example, treatment at a sanatorium was paid for in 2016, which means it is possible to receive money only in 2017.

Question No. 2. How long does it take to file a deduction for treatment at a sanatorium?

Answer. The law provides for some delay in processing social deductions. The taxpayer can issue it in 3 last year. That is, in 2016 you can return funds for 2015, 2014, 2013. Refunds are usually made within several months from the date of filing the declaration.

Question No. 3. Can a military pensioner count on receiving compensation if he works?

Answer. Yes, receiving such compensation is provided for by law and does not depend on whether the retired military person is working or not.

Question No. 4. Is it possible to receive compensation for sanatorium treatment of a disabled child over the past 2 years, if all Required documents collected and submitted to the social insurance authorities, but the voucher was not provided?

Answer. No, unfortunately, the law does not provide for the possibility of receiving such compensation.

Question No. 5. Can a former minor prisoner of fascism receive compensation for treatment in a sanatorium?

Answer. Undoubtedly. Former minor prisoners of fascism are equated by law to disabled people of the Second World War. Consequently, they enjoy the same social benefits.

Question No. 6. Is compensation for health resort treatment provided by an employer to its employee in accordance with an employment agreement subject to payment?

Answer. If an employee is compensated in full or in part for the cost of a trip to a sanatorium or holiday home (the trip must be intended for the employee’s health, the tourist destination is not taken into account), then the amount of compensation is not subject to personal income tax.

Question No. 7. Does the law allow the opportunity to refuse social services or just one (treatment in a sanatorium) in order to receive compensation?

Answer. Yes, such a possibility is provided. To do this, you must provide before October 1st Pension Fund application for refusal of these services for the next year. In this case, payments will be made monthly in the amount established by regulatory enactments.

Question: “I am a military pensioner, 26 years of service, retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel due to health reasons. How much will a trip to the sanatorium cost for my grandson living with me?”

Answer: “According to paragraph 7a of Order of the Ministry of Defense No. 333, retired military officers whose service period is 20 years or more in preferential terms, or has a total duration of 25 years, are entitled to treatment and rest in health resort organizations Ministry of Defense once a year for 25% of the total price of the tour.”

For their family members, trips are provided at 50% of the cost. The latter also applies to those who are dependent on a pensioner, provided that the dependent lives together with the former military man.

The reduced cost of the holiday applies to the following relatives:

• spouse;
• minor children;
• adult children, if they were assigned a disability before reaching 18 years of age;
• children under 23 years of age undergoing full-time education.

Thus, you will have to pay for the trip in the amount of 25% of its commercial cost, and for your grandson you will have to pay 100% of the payment. If the child is a dependent, then payment for him will be 50% of the total cost.

Question: “Is it true that the wife of a military pensioner of a former warrant officer is not given the same benefits for vouchers as the wives of retired officers?”

Answer: “Yes, that's true. Both officers and warrant officers who served after the established duration (20 or 25 years) are provided with the same benefit of paying 25% of the total cost of vouchers. At the same time, family members of officers are provided with a 50% discount on the payment of SKO, and the law is silent about the wives of warrant officers and midshipmen (clause 7b of Order of the Ministry of Defense No. 333).”

Question: “Does the 25% benefit apply to my wife if she is a citizen of Belarus?”

Answer: " Legal acts do not stipulate restrictions related to the citizenship of spouses. The benefit is provided to you, and the wife, regardless of citizenship, can enjoy the benefit as a family member. These spouses must be included in your pension certificate in the “Special notes” column. When applying for SKO, you must also indicate your wife’s details in the application.”

Question: “I have sufficient length of service; I have been retired for more than 15 years. Now I work in a civilian position. I heard that working military pensioners are not entitled to benefits for resort treatment. Is it so?"

Answer: “No, that's not true. Regardless of whether you are working or not, if:

• they served in the military department for 20 or more years before retirement and retired after reaching age limit, due to unsatisfactory health conditions or due to organizational and staffing measures;
• or have 25 years or more of service.

If the above conditions are met, then you can receive a discounted voucher annually for 25% of the cost, and your family members - for 50%.”

Question: “I read that the state should provide military pensioners with free money once a year if they do not work. Give me a link to the law?

Answer: “This information is incorrect. Military pensioners can receive sanatorium-resort treatment free of charge only if they have certain awards and titles.

You can get a ticket for free if you belong to one of the following categories:

• participants, veterans and disabled people of the Great Patriotic War;
• military personnel having honorary titles(Hero of the Russian Federation and the USSR, Socialist Labor);
• military personnel with government awards (Order of Labor Glory, badge “Resident of besieged Leningrad”);
• VBD and citizens who served in the military in Afghanistan during the period of hostilities from 1979-1989.

In addition, regional authorities can form their own categories of beneficiaries who are provided with free SKO. For example, for large families, honorary donors, victims of any natural disasters, and so on. You can find out about the benefits available in your constituent entity of the Russian Federation at your local service office social protection population.

If you do not belong to any of the above categories, then you will be entitled to benefits for sanatorium-resort treatment as a military pensioner only if you have sufficient length of service at the time of dismissal.”

Answer: “The answer will depend on whether the conditions of 333 Order of the Ministry of Defense, clause 1e are met in your case.

Widows are entitled to benefits if:

• the spouse died while serving under a contract;
• The husband died as a military pensioner, having served for more than 20 years before being discharged, and was discharged for health reasons, medical conditions, or upon reaching the age limit.
• During his lifetime, the spouse had the right to benefits under the SKO.

The rule applies until you enter into your next marriage.”

Question: “How does the procedure for compensation for voucher payments take place? I have to pay first full price, and then write an application for a refund?”

Answer: “There is no reimbursement of costs as such, since the benefit procedure is different:

• after submitting an application for SKO, you must receive a notification indicating the place of rest and its period (usually the period of stay in a sanatorium ranges from 18 to 21 days);
• Payment for vouchers is made on the spot upon arrival at the selected sanatorium, the price is immediately set taking into account the benefits.

If it is necessary to interrupt your vacation or extend it, then these issues are resolved on the spot (extension occurs with 100% payment additional days and only by decision of the management of the boarding house). If medical commission insists on continuing treatment, it can be extended for 10 days on the original terms of payment (clause 24 of Order 333 MO).”

Compensation for unused benefits

Question: “For 4 years of being retired, I have never used the right to preferential holiday. Can I get compensation for these years?”

Answer: “Since 2012, due to the increase in military pensions, the practice of providing compensation to former military personnel for unused benefits under the SKO has been abolished. Until this time, 600 rubles were reimbursed to pensioners themselves and 300 rubles to members of their families. The law provides for the obligation to provide this benefit according to a doctor’s testimony. If there are no such indications, and you have not previously submitted applications for treatment and rest, then you will be denied compensation.”

Question: “My wife and I are military personnel and were planning a vacation together. I received a voucher to a holiday home, but was unable to take full advantage of it as I was recalled from my holiday. The tour is not cheap. Can I get compensation?

Answer: “Order of the Ministry of Defense No. 333 in Article 23 clearly regulates in what situations a serviceman’s expenses for military equipment must be reimbursed. Compensation for unused days in accordance with this document must be made by the receiving organization at the request of the serviceman.

The grounds on which payment is made include:

• recall from vacation made in the prescribed form;
• misfortune that happened to someone from close relatives, caused by sudden illness or a disaster and requiring the presence of the applicant;
• illness of a vacationer, because of which the latter was transferred to the hospital.

The amount of payment is made from the funds paid in proportion to the unused days of rest. For the current year, the serviceman retains the right to SKO.”

Question: “For two years in a row I have been applying for treatment, however, I am constantly being refused. I am a combat veteran and have a disability, but I cannot get a legal free trip. What should I do?

Answer: “Indeed, in some regions there are problems with the provision of free trips. The motivations of officials may vary. Having the right to annual rest, a combat veteran and a military pensioner who has the right to free SKO can restore justice in court, since the actions of local authorities in this case are illegal. As judicial practice shows, judges side with the plaintiff and oblige regional authorities to provide benefits for the missed period and implement the law at the current time. As a result, the pensioner receives one voucher on time, and an additional one in return for the one that was illegally denied to him.”

Question: “I am a former military man, and according to the existing set of social services, I am entitled to free medicine, a trip to a sanatorium and travel. I receive medications as prescribed by the doctor regularly, but I have only used treatment at the sanatorium once. Can I “take” the benefit with money?”

Answer: “Yes, according to 178 Federal Law (Article 6.3, Part 3), you have the right to refuse one of the services provided in the general package. To do this, you must submit an application to the Social Insurance Fund in person, through the MFC or the State Services website. The text should indicate that you are specifically refusing benefits for sanatorium treatment, while retaining the right to other services. The refusal for the next year 2019 must be issued before October 1, 2018, then starting next year, compensation for the SKO will be issued in cash equivalent. For 2018, this amount is 124.99 rubles.”

Question: “My husband and I could not get a ticket to the sanatorium. We sent an application through the website many times, but always the same answer - there are no places. As a result, in August we went on vacation to a rest home, which is not listed under the Ministry of Defense. Now we can't get our money back. By law, my husband had to pay a quarter of the cost, and I had to pay half. Is it fair that we should only vacation in departmental boarding houses? It is impossible to get there in summer. It turns out we can’t enjoy the benefits we deserve?”

Answer: “Unfortunately, the issue of recreation for military personnel, military pensioners and their families outside the sanatoriums of the Moscow Region is carried out at their personal expense and is not subject to compensation. In accordance with the Law “On the Status of Military Personnel” No. 76, Article 16, benefits for the SKO are provided only in organizations of the Ministry of Defense.

The only thing I can advise you is to use tax deduction. As a taxpayer, in this way you can return part of the funds spent on vacation. To do this, you should enter travel expenses into your declaration in the year following the vacation and apply for a deduction. You can use this civil right for 3 years. You can receive a deduction for 2016 from 2017 to 2019 inclusive.”

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