Verification of Declarations with Family Doctors: What You Need to Know
From March 1, 2025, in Ukraine, the validity of declarations with family doctors will start being checked. Some Ukrainians may lose access to free medical services.
What’s happening?
If the data in the medical system does not match the state registers, some declarations will become inactive. The NHSU will check patients’ data, and the Ministry of Finance will only fund active declarations.
Who’s at risk?
- Children – if a child has received an ID card, their data needs to be updated instead of the birth certificate.
- Individuals who have changed documents – for instance, those who have changed their surname, passport, or phone number.
- Those who signed a declaration in 2018 – previously, the tax code was not mandatory, so it might be missing from the database.
- Those who have not visited a doctor for over 3 years – the declaration may be annulled.
What does a valid declaration provide?
- Free consultations with a doctor
- Blood and urine tests
- Measurement of glucose and cholesterol levels
- Fluorography, cardiogram
- Tests for hepatitis and HIV
To retain access to medical services, check your data and update it if necessary. Reminder: In Ukraine, almost everyone has a family doctor, but declarations for children under 14 are arranged by parents.