From 9 November 2026, new Monitoring Rules take effect under which local executive bodies will oversee the work of suppliers of goods and services on the Social Services Portal. People with disabilities and families raising children with disabilities use ...

On 29 October 2026, the Government of Kazakhstan reviewed measures to implement the President's Address and issued specific instructions on inclusive education. They cover the construction of 20 new-format inclusive school complexes, training of specialis...

Since 13 October 2026, updated rules on job quotas for people with disabilities have been in force in Kazakhstan. The state now not only sets the quota but also monitors compliance every quarter and assesses the results at the end of each year. Quotas for...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population proposes to increase, from 1 January 2027, social payments from the State Social Insurance Fund (SSIF) for loss of capacity to work and for loss of a breadwinner by 8.5%. This is a draft: it h...

From 2 November 2026, amendments to the Rules for Conducting Medical and Social Assessment (MSA) come into effect. They clarify on what grounds a person is referred for assessment and when a clinic can make the referral. For families raising children with...

The Government of Kazakhstan has approved new rules on the amount, conditions and criteria for granting targeted social assistance (TSA). They will apply from 1 January 2027. The resolution contains specific provisions for families raising a child with a ...