Resolution No. 560: deferral for caring for parents — what you need to know

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 560 updated the mobilization rules and clearly set out how persons who provide permanent care for their parents can obtain a deferment. In 2024–2025, the state detailed the list of supporting documents, introduced standardized application and certificate forms, and clarified the time limits for verifying grounds at the TCC & SP. For caregivers, this means not only a clear step-by-step process but also higher evidentiary requirements: you must have medical conclusions (MSEC/LCC) confirming the need for permanent care and prove the fact of providing it — via an act of a commission at the local council or an official care-compensation decision.

This material explains who is entitled to a deferment, what documents to prepare, how to submit an application, and what to do in case of formal remarks or refusal, so as to minimize risks and protect your rights.

Why Resolution No. 560 matters for those caring for parents

Context — what mobilization and deferment mean

During general mobilization, citizens are called up for military service, except those who have lawful grounds for a deferment. The basic list of such grounds is defined in Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine “On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization” (including subparagraphs on permanent care of close relatives) — and it is this provision that underpins the governmental procedure approved by CMU Resolution No. 560 dated 16.05.2024, which regulates how deferment is confirmed and processed in the TCC & SP.

How the 2024–2025 changes affect caregivers’ rights

Resolution No. 560 set out a step-by-step algorithm for persons claiming a deferment and introduced several new document forms (in particular, the Act establishing the fact of permanent care — Appendix 8). In 2024–2025, the document was adjusted — deadlines for verification, extension of an already granted deferment, and the work of the commission establishing the fact of permanent care were clarified.

Legal framework: Resolution No. 560 and related changes

Core norms (para. 9 of Art. 23 of the Law “On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization”)

Article 23 of the Law provides a right to deferment for those liable for military service who are engaged in permanent care of close relatives (including parents), as well as other categories. This rule is the substantive basis that is confirmed by documents under the procedure set out in Resolution No. 560.

What was changed (Cabinet, rule updates, appendices)

Resolution No. 560 approved the Procedure for conscription during mobilization and detailed verification of deferment grounds and the document package (Appendix 5), the application form (Appendix 4), the deferment certificate (Appendix 6), notifications (Appendix 7) and — crucial for caregiving — the Act (Appendix 8). In 2024–2025, the Procedure was amended, inter alia, regarding the commission that establishes the fact of permanent care and the extension of deferment terms.

Eligibility for a deferment on the basis of caring for parents

Who can apply — categories (parents needing care; disability groups I–II)

A person liable for military service who actually provides permanent care for his/her father/mother (or a spouse’s parents under a separate document logic) is entitled to a deferment. The need for care is confirmed by medical documents (MSEC/LCC/expert opinions). For care of a spouse’s parents, you must additionally prove that the spouse or other able-bodied relatives cannot provide such care (due to disability, death, being missing, etc.).

What type of care — permanent, personal, documented

Resolution No. 560 requires official confirmation of the fact of permanent care: either through care compensation (a social service) or through an Act establishing the fact of permanent care (Appendix 8) prepared by a special commission of the local self-government body. These documents prove real and continuous caregiving for the parents.

What documents must be submitted

Health documents (MSEC, LCC, expert commissions)

To confirm the need for permanent care, attach an MSEC certificate/conclusion (if disability is established) or an LCC conclusion/an assessment by an expert team on the need for permanent care. The list and forms of these documents are provided in Appendix 5 to Resolution No. 560.

Act confirming caregiving or certificate of care compensation

These are two equivalent ways to confirm permanent care: either the act of the local council commission or the decision to grant care compensation from the social protection authority. Both require medical conclusions on the need for permanent care and documents proving kinship. The act is usually prepared within up to 10 days after a site visit; compensation is granted upon application via the Social Protection Office/ASC (CNAP), with an appropriate certificate issued. Choose the option that is faster to obtain in your community; submit certified copies to the TCC & SP, ensure data consistency, and promptly supply any additional materials upon request.

Proof of kinship and other certificates

You must submit a birth certificate (to confirm you are the son/daughter) and other documents as applicable (for caring for a spouse’s parents — a marriage certificate, documents proving the impossibility of care by other first-degree relatives). All of this is explicitly listed in Appendix 5.

Application procedure and filing

Steps: collect, file to the TCC & SP, review timelines

1. Gather the document package per Appendix 5 (medical confirmations, act/compensation for care, proof of kinship).
2. Submit an application addressed to the chair of the TCC & SP commission using the form in Appendix 4, in person at your place of registration.
3. The TCC & SP verifies the grounds within up to 5 days. If applicable, the deferment is issued/extended for as long as the lawful grounds exist, but no longer than until those grounds cease.
4. If you are not receiving care compensation, apply to the local council commission to obtain the Act (Appendix 8) before filing with the TCC. The commission reviews the application within up to 10 calendar days, visits the care recipient’s residence, and verifies that no other persons are providing care.

What to do if documents are non-compliant or there is a refusal

The TCC & SP commission may cancel a deferment as of the date it finds the grounds are lacking; the applicant is notified in writing (notification form — Appendix 10). If there are formal deficiencies, the document package must be corrected; in case of refusal, the decision can be appealed to a higher-level TCC & SP or in court.

Reasons for refusal / common mistakes

• No Act (Appendix 8) and no care compensation — the fact of permanent care is not duly confirmed.
• Incomplete package: missing birth/marriage certificate, MSEC extract/LCC conclusion, or documents proving the impossibility of care by other relatives.
• Non-compliant medical documents (not on forms approved by the MoH or lacking a statement of the “need for permanent care”).
• Missed deadlines for filing/updating certificates or ignoring a TCC request to provide additional evidence to extend the deferment.

FAQ — frequently asked questions

Do I have to prove that no one else can provide care?

If we are talking about a spouse’s parents or relatives of the 2nd–3rd degree of kinship, you must add documents proving the impossibility of care by first-degree relatives. For your own parents, the key is medical confirmation of the need for permanent care plus the Act/compensation.

Is it necessary to receive care compensation?

No, compensation is an alternative. If there is none, submit the Act (Appendix 8) certifying the fact of permanent care. You can arrange compensation as a social service through the social protection authorities.

What is the validity period of a deferment?

A deferment is granted for as long as the grounds exist, but no longer than until circumstances arise that cancel those grounds. For certain categories, fixed intervals (semester/year) with the possibility of extension may apply.

Can a deferment be cancelled if the parents’ condition changes?

Yes. If the grounds cease, the TCC & SP commission cancels the decision and notifies the applicant on the day following the decision (notification form — Appendix 10).

Conclusions and tips

Key recommendations — what to do before filing, how to avoid refusals

1. Medical grounds: obtain an MSEC/LCC conclusion containing the wording “requires permanent care.”
2. Fact of care: arrange compensation or the Act (Appendix 8) via the local council commission (review within up to 10 days, on-site visit).
3. Complete package: check Appendix 5 — add kinship documents and, where needed, evidence that other relatives cannot provide care.
4. Procedure at the TCC & SP: submit the application per Appendix 4, monitor the review timeline (up to 5 days), and remedy deficiencies if requested.
5. Extension: track the validity of certificates/decisions; a deferment can be extended if the grounds remain.

Who to contact for assistance

First, contact your TCC & SP at your place of registration — they accept the application and verify the grounds. In parallel, communicate with the Social Protection Office or the ASC (CNAP) to arrange a social service/care compensation (as an alternative to the act).

Obtain LCC/MSEC medical conclusions from your family doctor and relevant specialists — these are the core documents. If you need an act confirming care without compensation, submit an application to the executive body of the local council (the commission prepares the act after a brief check). In disputed cases, it is useful to involve a lawyer to prepare the package and appeal refusals.