Social cards are distributed free of charge to certain categories of the population and are provided by the state. Funds such as social benefits (allowances, financial aid, pensions) will be deposited into these cards. The card will also replace documents like student IDs, disability certificates, and pensioner identification. Additionally, it will facilitate free public transportation and compensation for expenses such as electricity, gas, and education.
What is a social card?
From now on, to access social services and assistance, individuals will no longer need to carry over ten different documents, such as birth certificates, disability certificates, pension IDs, student IDs, or bank cards.
A single social card will replace these documents. It has been introduced as a pilot project and is currently being distributed to people in Tashkent city and Yangiyul district of Tashkent region.
According to the National Agency for Social Protection, the following nine types of payments are currently being disbursed via the social card:
- Child benefits for low-income families;
- Financial aid for low-income families;
- Old-age benefits;
- Disability benefits;
- Monthly financial aid for elderly individuals living alone and persons with disabilities;
- Disability benefits for children under 18;
- Benefits for mothers caring for children with disabilities;
- Vouchers for the purchase of prosthetic-orthopedic devices and technical rehabilitation aids;
- Benefits for those who have lost a breadwinner.
Starting from April 1, 2025, two additional types of social payments will be introduced: maternity and childbirth benefits, as well as one-time financial aid provided through the “Kindness and Support,” “Women's Register,” and “Youth Register” programs.
The functionality of social cards will continue to expand over time. In the future, the card will enable free travel on buses and the metro, along with compensation for expenses related to electricity, gas, and education.
