Õigus Ravimitoetusele.pdf

You asked the Chancellor of Justice if a person applying for support from the city has the right to refuse a home visit and if this could affect the allocation of support. You applied for income-based support from the Nõmme District Government's social welfare department due to difficulties in paying for medication. The department partially satisfied your application, reimbursing €15 of the €60.16 in prescription medication costs and providing an additional €5 for subsistence.

The department requested a home visit to verify your place of residence and living conditions, but you did not give consent. Despite this, the department still provided partial support, indicating that your rights were not violated.

The city has the discretion to set conditions for receiving income-based support, which is provided voluntarily. The support is intended to cover health-related expenses, including medication costs. The department requires documentation of income and expenses to determine eligibility.

In your case, the department had doubts about your actual place of residence, but this did not affect the allocation of support. The city must assess an individual's need for support and provide assistance accordingly. A home visit may be necessary to assess an individual's situation, but it must be justified and respectful of their rights.

If an individual refuses a home visit, the city must still provide support if possible, based on available information. If the individual's refusal prevents the city from determining their needs, this must be explained to them. In your case, the department partially satisfied your application, and you have the right to appeal the decision within 30 days.