Ukraine has initiated an experimental project that enables defenders to complete their military medical commission (MMC) examinations remotely. This is particularly beneficial for those receiving treatment abroad and unable to return due to health issues.
The Cabinet of Ministers made the decision, as reported by the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health.
These changes apply to military personnel receiving treatment outside the country for up to 12 months. All service members, including those in civil defense and police, affected by the war, can participate in remote MMC.
The government regulation also outlines specific illnesses for which remote medical examinations are permitted. These include:
- malignant tumors;
- eye diseases;
- head injuries;
- spinal cord injuries;
- internal organ injuries;
- limb injuries;
- burns.
How will the remote MMC process work?
Initially, the defender or their legal representative needs to submit documents from a foreign medical institution to the military unit, translated into Ukrainian and certified. The documents must include a diagnosis according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10 or ICD-11). The military unit will then forward the documents to the MMC for review within 10 days. After that, the medical personnel will make a determination regarding fitness for service. The MMC will also issue a certificate for the unit commander. Upon returning to Ukraine, defenders who underwent remote examinations will not be required to repeat the MMC process. The experimental project will last for one year from the date the regulation takes effect. Previously, the Cabinet simplified the procedure for obtaining electronic referrals to the MMC, eliminating the need for the signature of the TCC head.