AFU Knowledge Base • Updated October 2026
Can I quit AFU because of a disabled child?
Exemption due to a disabled child. Updated: October 2026.
Quick Answer
Yes. A disabled child under the age of 18 or an adult child with the I/II group of disabilities is the basis for exemption from AFU. It is confirmed by the MSEK certificate about the child's disability group. Details below.
Until 18
disabled child - any group
18+
only I/II group of adult
MSEK
child's certificate is a document
How to act
- make sure that there is a reason (group and term) in the MSEK certificate;
- make a report - algorithm;
- consideration 14–30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
An adult child from the 3rd grade. - will it fit?
No, for an adult, the reason is valid only for the I-II disability group.
MSEK reevaluates the child periodically - what then?
The reason is valid as long as the disability group is indicated in the MSEK certificate; update documents after revaluation.
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