Moldovan military and security social benefit proposals

The Moldovan government, via a draft decree from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, has proposed increasing monthly disability allowances for military and security personnel. The measure targets soldiers, intelligence officers, internal affairs employees, and penitentiary staff who sustained injuries or trauma during the performance of military or special duties.

Under the proposal, monthly allowances for severe disabilities would rise from 1,600 to 1,850 lei, for pronounced disabilities from 1,450 to 1,700 lei, and for medium disabilities from 1,375 to 1,625 lei. The draft also includes a significant increase in annual material aid for World War II participants, rising from 10,000 to 30,000 lei, with payments scheduled by May 9. Those assimilated with war participants would receive an annual aid of 5,000 lei.

Additionally, the decree introduces revisions to beneficiary categories, including the removal of certain combat participants and military categories, and updates the rights of families of deceased military personnel. The proposal also establishes new protocols for the recovery of erroneously paid benefits, suggesting they be deducted monthly at a rate of 20% of the allowance, or up to 100% if requested by the beneficiary.