On Social Security Guarantees of Family Members of Former High-Ranking Political Officials of Georgia

LAW OF GEORGIA

On Social Security Guarantees of Family Members of Former High-Ranking Political Officials of Georgia

Chapter I - General Provisions

Article 1

This Law regulates matters related to the social security guarantees of family members of former high-ranking political officials of Georgia.

Article 2

The terms used herein have the following meanings for the purposes of this Law:

a) high-ranking political officials of Georgia - the President of Georgia, the Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia, and the Prime Minister of Georgia;

b) former high-ranking political officials of Georgia - the President of Georgia, the Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia, and the Prime Minister of Georgia, whose powers have been terminated as a result of their resignation or death;

c) family member of high-ranking political officials or former high-ranking political officials of Georgia – the parents, spouse, and minor and/or disabled child (children) of such persons.

Chapter II - Mandatory Life and Health Insurance of Former High-Ranking Political Officials of Georgia

Article 3

1. In the case of the death of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official), of Georgia the life and health of his/her family members shall be subject to mandatory insurance as provided for by this Law.

2. The subjects of insurance laid down in this article shall be:

a) insured person - family members of a deceased high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia, who qualify for insurance;

b) policy holder - a person who has entered into an insurance agreement with an insurer. A policy holder is at the same time an insured person;

c) insurer – a company carrying out insurance activities, which holds a relevant licence and provides the family members of a deceased high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official of Georgia with mandatory life and health insurance.

3. The death of the family member of a deceased high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) represents an insurable risk, in the event of which the matter of the payment of insurance compensation rises. The legal heirs of a family member of a deceased high-ranking political official (former high-rank political official) of Georgia shall be eligible to receive the insured amount as provided for by law.

4. The health insurance of family members of a deceased high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) involves:

a) annual medical examination costs;

b) emergency and immediate care costs;

c) medical consultation costs;

d) outpatient treatment costs, and costs for attending doctors and specialists;

e) hospital treatment costs, including the costs for surgery.

5. The mandatory life and health insurance of the family members of a deceased high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia shall be implemented through a voucher, in accordance with this Law, the Law of Georgia on Healthcare, the agreement between the insured and the insurer and the terms of the voucher. The terms of the voucher (including the procedures for the expression of a will by organisations receiving a voucher, procedures for issuing a voucher, a list of medical services, the cost of a voucher, as well as matters related to the use and reimbursement of a voucher, etc.) shall be determined by an order of the Minister of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, and its encashment shall be implemented within the limits of budget allocations made by the State Budget of Georgia for the relevant budgetary organisation of the same Ministry.

6. In the event of the death of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia the government shall bear the funeral costs.

Law of Georgia of 29 December 2006, №4300 – LHG I, №51, 31.12.2006, Art.410

Law of Georgia of 29 June 2007 №5131 – LHG I, №27, 17. 7.2007, Art.264

Chapter III - Pension Coverage of Family Members of Former High-Ranking Political Officials of Georgia

Article 4

The pension of a high-ranking political official of Georgia is a state pension, which shall be awarded to the family members of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia after his/her death.

Article 5

1. After the death of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia, the members of his/her family shall be awarded a monthly pension, each in equal proportion.

2. After the death of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia, his/her parents, spouse, and/or the child (children) with disabilities shall be awarded a monthly lifetime pension, and the minor child (children) shall be awarded the monthly pension before they become adults.

3. The member(s) of the family of the former President of Georgia shall be awarded a pension in accordance with the monthly official salary of the current President of Georgia.

4. The member(s) of the family of the former Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia shall be awarded a pension in accordance with the monthly official salary of the current Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia.

5. The member(s) of the family of the former Prime Minister of Georgia shall be awarded a pension in accordance with the monthly official salary of the current Prime Minister of Georgia.

6. The amount of pension provided for in paragraph 1 of this article may change in line with changes made in the salaries of officials provided for in paragraphs 3-5 of this article.

Article 6

1. An application for awarding a pension to a high-ranking political official of Georgia shall be submitted by the member(s) of the family of the former President to the Administration of the President of Georgia, and the same application shall be submitted by the member(s) of the family of the former Chairperson of the Parliament to the Staff of the Parliament of Georgia, and the same application shall be submitted by the member(s) of the family of the former Prime Minister to the Administration of the Government of Georgia.

2. The Administration of the President of Georgia, the Staff of the Parliament of Georgia, and the Administration of the Government of Georgia shall prepare documents within 14 days after the receipt of the application for awarding a pension to a high-ranking political official of Georgia and shall submit it to the body authorised to award pensions.

3. The pension of a high-ranking political official of Georgia shall be awarded to the family member(s) of the high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) from the moment of the registration of an application.

4. The accrual, calculation, and award of a pension to high-ranking political officials of Georgia shall be carried out by an authorised body defined by the legislation of Georgia.

Law of Georgia of 29 December 2006, №4300 – LHG I, №51, 31.12.2006., Art.410

Law of Georgia of 2 May 2014 №2366 - website 16.5.2014.

Article 7

Other state pensions for the family member(s) of high-ranking political officials (former high-ranking political officials) of Georgia shall be awarded in the manner prescribed by the legislation of Georgia.

Chapter IV - Benefits of Family Members of Former High-Ranking Political Officials of Georgia

Article 8

1. After the death of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia, his/her family members shall retain the right to use the state villa and a personal vehicle.

2. After the death of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia, the Government of Georgia shall be entitled to transfer into the ownership of the member(s) of the family of the deceased high-rank political official (former high-rank political official) of Georgia, the state villa and/or a personal vehicle in accordance with the procedures provided for by the legislation of Georgia.

Law of Georgia of 6 September 2013 №1050 – website. 23. 9.2013.

Article 9

After the death of a high-ranking political official or former high-ranking political official of Georgia, the Government of Georgia shall be entitled to retain the right of the member(s) of the family of the deceased high-rank political official (former high-rank political official) of Georgia to use the state protection service in accordance with the procedures provided for by the legislation of Georgia.

Law of Georgia of 6 September 2013 №1050 – website. 23. 9.2013

Article 10

After the death of a high-ranking political official (former high-ranking political official) of Georgia, the member(s) of his/her family shall have the right to use halls for delegations and governmental exits at airports, railway stations and ports in the territory of Georgia.

Chapter V -  Source of Ensuring Social Security Guarantees of Family Members of Former High-Ranking Political Officials of Georgia.

Article 11

The social security guarantees prescribed by this Law shall be ensured by allocations from the State Budget.

Chapter VI - Final Provision

Article 12

This Law shall enter into force upon its promulgation.

President of Georgia                                                                                                                                                              M. Saakashvili

Tbilisi,

10 March 2005.

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