Medicines for military personnel during treatment: Parliament assesses the latest changes
This is set out in draft laws No. 15125 and No. 13704-d.
Bill No. 15125 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing amendments to Article 11 of the Law of Ukraine “On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families”.
The document concerns the provision of medicines, medical devices and rehabilitation aids to military personnel during treatment.
The bill proposes that price caps on medicines, medical devices and assistive devices should not apply during the treatment and rehabilitation of military personnel.
The initiative also provides for the possibility of using medicines and products not included in the lists approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
What concerns have been raised in parliament
Parliament has pointed out that such changes are not fully consistent with the current system of state medical guarantees.
In particular, the current version of draft law No. 15125 requires clarification of the group of people to whom the proposed guarantees will apply.
This concerns the need for amendments to Article 1 of the Law of Ukraine “On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families”.
This is necessary to clearly define that the guarantees also apply to foreigners and stateless persons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service and the National Guard of Ukraine.
The issue of veterans
It is noted separately that the continuity of rehabilitation assistance, in particular the provision of medication, requires the extension of relevant guarantees to war veterans.
To this end, experts believe that amendments are required to the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of War Veterans and Guarantees of Their Social Protection”.
Such amendments should harmonise the legal status of veterans and the mechanisms for providing them with assistance.
Which laws need to be harmonised
The proposed guarantees in the field of medical care and rehabilitation relate to various sectoral laws.
Experts therefore point to the need for coordinated amendments to the Ukrainian laws “On Medicinal Products”, “On Rehabilitation in the Health Sector” and “On the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Ukraine”.
The aim of such amendments is to avoid legal conflicts between regulatory acts.
This should also prevent the risk that the proposed provisions remain merely declaratory and lack an adequate mechanism for practical implementation.
An alternative comprehensive approach
Draft Law No. 13704-d of 14 November 2025 is already before the Verkhovna Rada.
It is viewed as a more systematic approach to regulating the provision of medical care, rehabilitation and prosthetics for military personnel, veterans and those released from captivity.
This draft law covers a range of measures to ensure continuous treatment and rehabilitation.
What does Bill No. 13704-d provide for?
Draft Law No. 13704-d provides guarantees for the continued payment of financial allowances to military personnel during inpatient treatment.
It also provides for the continuation of payments during sick leave following serious injuries.
Separately, it provides for the provision of a balanced diet at the expense of the state budget.
The document also regulates the continuation of treatment and the conduct of medical examinations to determine fitness for further military service.
Prosthetics and rehabilitation
Draft Law No. 13704-d provides for the possibility for military personnel to choose their own prosthetist-orthotist.
Servicemen will also be able to choose a supplier of rehabilitation aids and the service providers offering such services.
Among other things, a compensation mechanism is provided for – reimbursement of the cost of such services to healthcare facilities or rehabilitation centres where the person is receiving treatment.
With regard to the provision of technical rehabilitation aids, in particular high-functionality prostheses and orthoses, compliance with technical regulations is required.
Such aids must also be functionally adequate for the patient’s specific needs.
It is proposed that funding be provided from the state budget in accordance with the procedure established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
Post-treatment guarantees
Draft Law No. 13704-d pays particular attention to procedural guarantees following the completion of treatment.
It is proposed to prohibit the discharge of military personnel to military units without a prior decision by a military medical commission regarding their fitness for service.
This also applies to foreign nationals and stateless persons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service.
The aim of this provision is to prevent a return to service without medical confirmation of health status.
Why Bill No. 13704-d is considered more systematic
Ultimately, it is the comprehensive approach proposed by Bill No. 13704-d that is seen as a more holistic model for regulating the treatment and rehabilitation of military personnel and veterans.
At the same time, the implementation of Bill No. 15125 regarding military personnel’s access to medicines requires the simultaneous updating of related laws.
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