Armenia will maintain its existing funeral benefit payment system after the government decided not to proceed with proposed legislative changes, Minister of Labor and Welfare Arsen Torosyan has announced.
According to Iravaban.net, the decision follows public discussions and consultations with lawmakers regarding a proposal to revise eligibility for funeral assistance.
Why Was the Proposal Withdrawn?
In October, the Ministry of Labor and Welfare published draft legislation on Armenia’s official platform for public discussion.
The proposal sought to revise the categories of people eligible for funeral benefits, with the stated objective of making the assistance more targeted.
Torosyan explained that the ministry had reviewed public reactions to the initiative and held discussions with representatives of the ruling Civil Contract parliamentary faction during the previous week.
Following these consultations, officials decided to abandon the proposed amendments.
Who Will Continue Receiving Funeral Benefits?
The minister confirmed that all citizens currently eligible for funeral benefits will continue receiving them under the existing rules.
He emphasized that no changes would be introduced to the current eligibility requirements or payment arrangements.
The draft legislation, which had been published for public consultation, will not be submitted to Armenia’s National Assembly.
The decision means that the proposed restrictions on funeral benefit eligibility will not take effect, preserving the existing system for beneficiaries and their families.
