Automatic Deferral Renewal in Reserve+: 22 Categories of Ukrainians Eligible

When Does the Reserve+ System Automatically Extend a Deferral?

According to Мін. Оборони: In the Reserve+ platform, automatic deferral renewal is available for 22 distinct groups of citizens. The key conditions for auto-renewal are that the reasons for the deferral remain valid and that the system can verify these reasons through official government databases. Users can check their deferral status via in-app notifications in Reserve+ or by reviewing the extended data section of their military registration document.

Citizen Groups Eligible for Automatic Deferral Renewal

Currently, deferrals can be automatically extended for the following categories:

• Individuals with disabilities;
• Those temporarily unfit for service;
• Parents of a child with a disability under 18 years of age;
• Parents of an adult child with a Group I or II disability;
• Those whose spouse has a Group I or II disability;
• Those whose relative or spouse's parent has a Group I or II disability;
• Women and men who are military personnel with a child;
• Parents of three or more children;
• University students and postgraduate researchers;
• Employees in higher and vocational education;
• People whose close relatives were killed or went missing during hostilities or under martial law;
• Relatives of Heroes of Ukraine awarded posthumously for bravery during the Revolution of Dignity;
• Individuals deprived of liberty as a result of armed aggression against Ukraine;
• Military personnel released from captivity;
• Parents raising a seriously ill child without a disability;
• Those caring for a seriously ill family member;
• Guardians of a person declared legally incapacitated;
• Those whose spouse has a Group III disability;
• People caring for a relative of the 2nd or 3rd degree of kinship with a disability;
• Parents who are single-handedly raising a child under 18 years of age;
• School teachers;
• Individuals aged 18–25 who have completed a one-year contract.

A deferral will be renewed automatically if the grounds for it are still current and the system can confirm these grounds in state registries. Users can learn about the renewal of their deferral through notifications in Reserve+ or, after updating their military registration document, by opening the extended registry data in the 'Services' section, where a new deferral expiration date will appear.

This information is crucial for citizens who need to confirm their deferral rights, as well as for those planning to visit Administrative Service Centers (ASCs) to resubmit documents. The Reserve+ system is designed to streamline the process and reduce the need for in-person visits.

The automatic renewal of deferrals in the Reserve+ system represents a significant step in supporting vulnerable groups of citizens. It helps cut through bureaucratic red tape and simplifies access to state-granted entitlements. Checking deferral status through the Reserve+ app makes the procedure more straightforward and ensures users receive timely updates, which in turn can ease the workload on administrative offices.

While the automatic deferral renewal feature in the Reserve+ system offers essential support to various citizen groups, recent reports indicate that the app has faced significant outages and update issues. These technical challenges can impact users' ability to access their deferral information effectively. For a deeper understanding of the app's current functionality and the implications of these glitches, see more about the recent app disruptions and required updates.