Overstretched boundary in disability support services, revealing 140 instances of breaches
In a significant development, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has identified 146 cases of violations in determining disability groups. These cases involve unjustified assignments, suggesting potential abuse or corruption within the system.
A special working group was established by the ministry in 2023 to combat corruption. The group focused on instances where disability groups were assigned without proper justification. The work of the medical-social expertise service in determining disability groups and identifying necessary social protection measures was analyzed by this working group from November 11, 2024, to April 11, 2025.
The ministry has taken action to address these violations by transferring materials to the Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan for further investigation. The Financial Monitoring Agency will investigate these cases further, but specific details about the investigation's scope, outcomes, or official statements were not found in the available sources.
The errors found in these cases involve discrepancies between the disability group and the degree of limitation of life activities. Additionally, errors in determining the duration of the disability were also reported. However, the nature or causes of these violations have not been specified by the ministry.
Unfortunately, the impact of these violations on the individuals involved remains unclear. An audit did not reveal any information about the impact on the individuals, and further investigation is needed to understand the full extent of the issue.
The Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan is responsible for receiving materials related to the identified violations in determining disability groups from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Kazakhstan. The agency has received materials on these 146 cases of unjustified disability group assignments.
This case underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in Kazakhstan's social protection system. While the investigation is ongoing, it serves as a reminder of the need for continued efforts to combat corruption and ensure fair and just outcomes for all citizens.
[1] Broad anti-corruption efforts in Kazakhstan [3] Institutional reforms in Kazakhstan, including penalties for corruption offenses
- To address the unjustified disability group assignments, a special working group, established in 2023, analyzed the work of the medical-social expertise service, focusing on science and health-and-wellness aspects, aiming to ensure accurate determination of medical-conditions and social protection measures.
- The Financial Monitoring Agency, responsible for combating corruption in Kazakhstan, is currently investigating 146 cases of discrepancies in determining disability groups, which could impact health-and-wellness and may be indicative of broader issues in the realm of medical-conditions and social welfare.
