The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Health, is implementing a large-scale reform of military medical commissions (MMC) to improve the process of medical examinations for individuals liable for military service and service members.
The reform aims to optimise the work of the MMC, remove bureaucratic obstacles and create convenient conditions for citizens by digitalising procedures and improving the regulatory framework. It will not only speed up the processing of documents, but also increase transparency and reduce corruption risks.
The digital transformation of the MMC was made possible by amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Defence No. 402, which were developed with the assistance of the BRDO. The amendments provide for the introduction of an MMC cabinet, replacing paper forms of MMC resolutions with electronic ones, and simplifying paper reporting.
What changes have already been implemented?
For individuals liable for military service:
- Starting from January 2025, individuals liable for military service will be able to request and receive an electronic referral for a MMC in the Reserve+ application without the need to apply to the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support in person.
- More than 30,000 electronic referrals for the preliminary medical examination have been generated in Reserve+.
- All the conclusions of the MMC are automatically entered into the Oberig register and the data from them are displayed in Reserve+, which significantly reduces the time for processing documents and reduces bureaucratic delays.
For employees of the MMC:
- Starting from 1 March 2025, the staff of the MMC who have been trained and registered in the electronic cabinet can switch to electronic issuance of resolutions. The transition to the electronic format will reduce the burden on the system and increase the efficiency of the MMC.
What will change next?
Starting from 1 April 2025, the resolutions of the Military Medical Commissions will be mandatory in electronic form for both service members and individuals liable for military service. This will allow:
- The service members will be able to apply for payments, benefits and receive services faster through the Army+ app.
- Speed up the decision-making process on medical reports and transfers of service members between units.
Why is it important?
Individuals liable for military service no longer have to spend time queuing or visiting the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support in person — everything can be done through the Reserve+ mobile app. For service members, the reform will significantly facilitate the process of transferring between units, as well as the issuance of medical reports and health-related payments.
The reform does not just eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic procedures — it creates the foundation for a digital state where citizens can quickly and easily receive the necessary services.