Expired Disability ID Cards from Childhood Remain Valid After Applying for Renewal

Update from the Ukrainian Pension Fund

According to ХВИЛЯ: The Ukrainian Pension Fund has announced that individuals whose disability identification card from childhood is about to expire can continue using their current document if they have confirmed their disability status and submitted an application for a new card. For example, a man whose card expires on November 1 has already completed the necessary confirmation process and applied for a replacement.

New Regulations for Disability ID Issuance

According to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 695 dated June 11, 2025, disability ID cards issued to recipients of state social assistance-including those with childhood disabilities, children with disabilities, persons not eligible for pensions, and other disabled individuals-remain valid until their expiry dates or until they are replaced following official procedures. Furthermore, updated rules for issuing these identification cards were approved by the Ukrainian Pension Fund Board on March 20, 2026, under Resolution No. 12-1, which took effect on May 1, 2026.

"If you have already undergone the assessment of daily functioning, confirmed your disability, and filed an application for a new ID, you may continue using your existing card until the new one is issued." Ukrainian Pension Fund

These policy adjustments introduce greater flexibility for people with disabilities, allowing uninterrupted access to social support during the waiting period for new documentation. This change helps reduce administrative hurdles and enhances the delivery of essential social benefits, reflecting ongoing government efforts to improve Ukraine's social protection system for vulnerable populations.