ArmInfo. In 2019, the amount of state benefits for socially disadvantaged families in Armenia will remain at the same level as in 2018. At the January 24 sitting, the RA government approved the amount of state benefits for the current year.
Presenting the draft decision, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zaruhi Batoyan stressed that the decision adopted today is based on the requirements of the country's legislation, which requires the annual approval of the amount of state benefits. 37.7 billion drams will be allocated by the state budget to solve the task in 2019. 97% of all financial resources are directed to the payment of family and social benefits. In total, 99900 families will be involved in the program of the current year, of which 26799 have no children, and 73101 - with children. The distribution of funds is done through regional social assistance services. If necessary, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs can make a decision on the redistribution of funds, which can significantly reduce corruption risks. In general, as the Minister noted, the department headed by her is taking steps aimed at improving the targeting of social benefits. At the same time, the basic size of the family allowance will be 18 thousand drams. Each minor member of the family is paid an additional payment in the amount of 5.5 thousand drams. In the highland and border regions, the amount of the allowance is from 6 to 7 thousand drams. For families with four or more minor children, the amount of the allowance is 6.5 thousand drams per family member. The basic amount of social benefits is 18 thousand drams.