At least 4,937 people became personal assistants to 5,024 children with disabilities, who require constant care and supervision, in Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development says.
A personal assistant, in addition to providing social and care services for a child, also assists in the implementation of an individual rehabilitation program.
Recall, a government decree on a personal assistant — a new system of state support for parents who are constantly caring for children with disabilities — has entered into force in Kyrgyzstan since January 1, 2019. The amount of payment is 4,900 soms per month.
The amount will be reviewed annually taking into account changes in the subsistence minimum level.
The size of the monthly payment for personal assistant’s services is equal to the size of the minimum consumer basket, which is currently 4,900 soms. The total amount budgeted for 2019 is 420 million soms.
