Georgia extends healthcare, financial support for Ukrainians until 2027

Ukraine nationals who entered Georgia because of the war and have remained in the country continuously will continue to receive state-funded medical services until 1 January 2027, the Georgian government said on Monday.

The government has also extended monthly financial assistance for Ukrainian citizens and people with permanent residence rights in Ukraine who entered Georgia because of the war.

The programme provides 300 lari ($110) per family for housing and 45 lari ($17) per person.

The relevant government orders have been signed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

The authorities said continuous residence in Georgia will also cover cases where a person leaves the country and returns within three days.

The healthcare programme includes immunisation, treatment for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, including access to specific medicines, maternal and child healthcare, mental health services, diabetes management, dialysis and treatment for people with rare diseases or requiring permanent replacement therapy.

Emergency referral services are also covered, including childbirth and emergency immunisation.

The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs will be responsible for providing the medical services, while the Social Service Agency will administer the financial assistance.

The government said the 45-lari payment will stop from the following month if an individual leaves Georgia.

The 300-lari family payment will also stop from the following month if all members of the family leave the country.

Georgia introduced the assistance programme for Ukrainians following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.