ENG. Both Ukrainian legislation and international human rights documents clearly state the importance of protecting health. Regardless of whether a person is a foreigner or a citizen of their own country, everyone has the right to access the healthcare system.Article 49 of the Constitution of Ukraine guarantees everyone the right to healthcare, medical assistance and medical insurance. The same is guaranteed by the Law of Ukraine ‘On Refugees and Persons in Need of Complementary or Temporary Protection’.On the other hand, there is an important point for persons seeking protection. For them, access to medical care is provided on a commercial basis (in both private and public clinics). However, in the case of emergency medical care, payment for medical services is made on a cash basis, i.e. when the medical institution issues an invoice for payment of services, which must be covered before the protection seeker leaves Ukraine. Refugees, on an equal footing with Ukrainian citizens, are entitled to emergency medical care free of charge.It is important to note that refugees and persons who have complementary protection in Ukraine have the right to sign a declaration with a family doctor. The declaration provides access to primary medical care with subsequent consultations, diagnostics and treatment of major diseases and conditions. Asylum seekers under Ukrainian law do not yet have this option.