What is the cold weather allowance?

The cold weather allowance is a monthly fixed payment given for the periods January-March and November-December to a low-income family.

Who falls under the term "low-income family" according to the Law?

A low-income family is a family whose aggregate average monthly income is less than the minimum guaranteed monthly income and whose sum of welfare scores is less than or equal to the threshold established for assessing family welfare.

What law governs the cold weather allowance designation?

The cold season allowance is regulated by Law nr.133 of 13-06-2008 "On social allowance". Published: 30-09-2008 in Monitorul Oficial nr. 179 art. 625

Who is eligible for the cold season allowance?

Eligibility for the cold season allowance is granted to low-income families if all adult members of the family are in at least one of the following situations:

(a) Have reached the age of eligibility for a pension under the law;

(b) Are persons with an established degree of disability;

(c) Are unemployed, registered with a territorial employment agency, and who do not refuse to participate in work for the community

(d) Are between the 30th week of pregnancy and the 12th week after childbirth in case the child is stillborn or dies during postnatal leave, or are caring for a child under the age of three years;

(e) Are caring for a family member(s) in need of care as determined by the advisory medical board of a public health care institution;

(f) Receive income from full-time or part-time wages, business activities, or activities related to the use of agricultural land located outside the settlement area.

At the same time:

In establishing eligibility for cold weather benefits, family members who:

(a) Do not reside at their residence address, as verified by the social security form;

(b) Are serving a prison sentence;

(c) Are performing compulsory military service;

d) are maintained by the state.

By whom is the cold season allowance granted?

The cold season allowance is granted by the Territorial Social Assistance Office.

What do I need to do to receive cold weather allowance?

The cold season allowance is granted on the basis of a registered application for the allowance submitted by a family member with full legal capacity, appointed by the family, or in cases prescribed by law by its legal representative.

What is the time limit for consideration of the application?

The period for deciding whether or not you are entitled to social assistance and/or cold weather allowance should not exceed 15 working days.

For how long is the cold season allowance granted?

Eligibility for an application-based allowance is set for a maximum period of two years and is reviewed in the event of any changes that may affect eligibility or the amount of the assigned social security benefit.

In case you have questions on this issue, you can apply for legal assistance to the Legal clinic in Comrat.

Phone number: 0298 - 2-94-80

E-mail address: clinicacomrat@mail.ru.

Also, you can ask a question on our website, under the heading: free legal consulting. It is located on the main page of the website.

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