Payment of social assistance entitlements under previously issued decisions is being extended

At the proposal of Zoran Đorđević, Minister of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a Conclusion stipulating that beneficiaries whose entitlement to social benefits expires on 15. March 2020 or later, and whose continued eligibility has not yet been decided by the competent authority, will have their entitlement extended on the basis of previously issued decisions for up to three months, or for as long as the state of emergency remains in effect.

The adopted Conclusion applies to financial social assistance, the allowance for assistance and care by another person, the increased allowance for assistance and care by another person, child allowance, wage compensation during leave from work to provide special care for a child, and other benefits for special care of a child, under social protection and financial support for families with children regulations.

Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs

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